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LOT 2634
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires III and Anzaze - Double Portrait Tetradrachm 1st century B.C.
Obv: jugate profile busts left with Seleukid anchor terminating in monogram behind. Rev: Zeus seated to left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him with IΛCIΛEΩC KΛMNΛCKIPOY KΛI IΛIIΛIICHC ANZAZH around. Very fine.(14.29 grams.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Literature
Cf. Alram 454; cf. BMC Arabia 1.
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LOT 2634
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires III and Anzaze - Double Portrait Tetradrachm
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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