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Lot 147: Kings of Elymais. Phraates. Susa Mint Æ Drachm / Eagle 
AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 314)
- Sold Winning Bid: $45
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Kings of Elymais. Phraates. Susa Mint Æ Drachm / Eagle
Attribution: Van’t Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1–2A
Date: Early-mid 2nd Century AD
Obverse: Diademed bust facing, wearing tiara, anchor to right
Reverse: Eagle with wings spread standing left
Size: 13.81mm
Weight: 2.82 grams
Notes: VF. Elymais or Elam was a small kingdom at the foot of the Zagros mountains with Susa as its capitol in modern day Iran. The city of Susa was the setting of the Biblical story of Queen Esther in the days of the Persian Empire.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
- Lot #: 147
- Listing #: 196896
- Closed: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:13:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $75