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LOT 2364
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm 52-51 B.C.
Seleukeia ad Hedyphon mint, dated 261. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, with long beard and torque, star over anchor symbol behind head. Rev: somewhat garbled and retrograde legend for BACILEWC KAMNACKIPOY TOY EG BACILEWC KAMNACKIROY around diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, date ZXS (Z retrograde) in exergue. Good fine.(15.44 grams.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Literature
Type Alram 463; Haaff Type 9.1.1-7.
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LOT 2364
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm 52-51 B.C.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Seleukeia ad Hedyphon mint, dated 261. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, with long beard and torque, star over anchor symbol behind head. Rev: somewhat garbled legend for BACILEOC KAMNACKIPOY TOY EG BACILEOC KAMNACKIROY around diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, date ZXS in exergue. 15.02 grams.
Near very fine.
Acquired on the UK art market.
