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Obolos 31

21 April 2024

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Starting Price: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  650 CHF
Lot 397

PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I, early 2nd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.65 g, 11 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Diademed head of Vādfradād to right, wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat, with flap down to form a visor, and pendant earring. Rev. wtprdt / prtrk' zy 'lhy' / br ("Vadfradad, Frataraka of the Gods, Son" in Aramaic) Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda to left; to left, King standing right, his right hand raised in adoration and holding his bow resting on the ground with left; to right, standard. Alram 533. BMC Arabia 1. K&M 2/17. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 533/535/538. Struck from a fresh reverse die. Somewhat rough obverse surface, otherwise, good very fine.

Vādfradād was a Frataraka of Persis; a (semi) independent ruler under the Seleucid Empire.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 17:18:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 4 May 2024, 00:59:45 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:650 CHF by faf680 (3 bids)
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