Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3709 SESSION 17 (9.30AM FRIDAY 28TH JULY) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $40
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SOLD $30
SASANIAN KING, Khusro II, occupation of Egypt, (A.D.618-628), AE 12 nummi, (6.58, 6.83 last illustrated]), obv. facing bust, crowned and cuirassed, of Khusro II, wearing cuirass and crown surmounted by cross, star to left crescent to right, rev. large IB, cross potent on globe between, A**L*EZ in exegue, (Sellwood -, Gobl 222 (large size example), type VII/8 (Pl.10), Alram p.212, M.1219, SNS -). Fine - very fine, scarce. (2)
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first bought from Elstub Auction Sale 2, March 24, 1984 (lot 634), second (illustrated) from the Pat Boland Collection by exchange 1972 with Boland packet.
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