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LOT 9223615

Estimate
GBP (£) 40 - 60
EUR (€) 46 - 69
USD ($) 54 - 80

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)

Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Xerxes I to Darius II AR Siglos. Circa 485-420 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (early), style B. Lydo-Milesian standard.

Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding transverse spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Groups A/B. 5.49gr, 16mm, 12h.

Very Fine. Countermarks on reverse.

PROVENANCE:
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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