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Nomos 10

18 May 2015
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 12000 CHF
Hammer Price:  9600 CHF
Lot 60

PERSIS. Vahbarz (Oborzos), governor, c. mid 3rd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 16.86 g 1), Persepolis. Diademed head of Vahbarz to right, with luxuriant mustache and jutting beard; wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat, with flap down to form a visor, and pendant earring. Rev. whwbrz prtrk’ZY ALHYA prs Fire Temple; to left, Vahbarz standing right in attitude of prayer; to right, standard. Alram 526. BMFA 2343. Rare. Nicely toned and with a powerful portrait in high relief. Flan very slightly tight, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the Sunrise Collection.

Online bidding closes: 18 May 2015, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 13:26:31 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:9600 CHF

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