Details
LOT 2637
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm 54-32 B.C.
Seleukeia ad Hedyphon mint. 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 BACILEWC KAMNACKIPOY TOY EG BACILEWC KAMNACKIROY around diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, date off flan. Very fine.(14.74 grams.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Literature
Haaff Type 9.1.1-7.
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LOT 2637
World Coins - Kings of Elymais - Kamnaskires V - Portrait AR Tetradrachm
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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