Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4015 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $190
SASANIAN KING, Varhran I, (A.D.271-274), silver drachm, (2.73 g), obv. bust to right with radiate crown, globe above, with ear flap, rev. fire altar flanked with attendants, plain shaft, (cf.Sellwood Plate II, No.18, Gobl 41 (Pl.3), SNS 99 [Pl.9], M.838). Good fine, light weight and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from CNG eSale 84 March 5, 2004 (lot 75).
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SASANIAN KING, Varhran I, (A.D.271-274), silver drachm, (2.73 g), obv. bust to right with radiate ...
Estimate $150
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