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Ancient Greek
E
LYMAIAN
K
INGDOM
. K
AMNASKIRES
V. S
ILVER
T
ETRADRACHM
,
CA
. 54-33 BC
Enlargement
3376
Elymaian Kingdom. Kamnaskires V. Silver Tetradrachm (11.3 g), ca. 54/3-33/2 BC.
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, uncertain date,
but probably SE 259 (54/3 BC). Diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, sporting long beard; behind, star above Seleukid anchor
mintmark.
Reverse:
BACI
E
C KAMNACKIPOY TOY E
BACI
E
C KAMNAKP[OY] (
sic
), diademed bearded bust of uncertain Kamnaskirid left;
in exergue,
N(?)[…
?]. Cf. Haaff type 9.1, subtype 1-1; cf. NAP 479-80.
Very Rare.
Boldly struck with outstanding portraits.
Superb
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $7,000 - 9,000
3377
Kingdom of Persis. Uncertain King I. Silver Drachm (3.7
g), 2nd century BC.
Head of king right, wearing satrapal kyr-
basia surmounted by eagle, crescent on neck flap.
Reverse:
King standing to right before altar; Ahura-Mazda above; to
right, standard surmounted by eagle. Cf. Klose & Müseler 3/5
(lacking crescent); cf. Alram 551 (same); Sunrise -. Toned and
the obverse is in high relief.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
Enlargement
3378
Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.9 g), ca. 171-145 BC.
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I
right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear.
Reverse:
above,
in exergue, the Dioskouroi,
each holding spear and palm, on horses rearing right; in lower right field, monogram. Bopearachchi 6E; SNG ANS 465; HGC 12, 131. Magnificent
high relief style with a delicate iridescent tone.
One of the finest Eukratides tetradrachms we have seen
.
Nearly Mint State
.
Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$2,500 - 3,000
