Elymais, Kamnaskires III and Anzaze, c. 82-73 BC, tetradrachm, jugate busts/Zeus
Elymais, Kamnaskires III and Anzaze, c. 82-73 BC, tetradrachm, jugate busts/Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre. Dated SE 238 = 74-3 BC. With the mintmark for Seleukeia on the Hedyphon on the obverse, but struck after the capture of this mint by the Parthians in 77 BC. Very rare, and of the highest rarity with this date; possibly the latest date known for the series, although cf. New York Sale 34, lot 254 for a coin dated SE 247.
About EF, obverse struck with a broken die, reverse dramatically double struck. For type see BMC 2; Alram 454; Sunrise 470. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\Ancient\Greek". The seller is "bermondseycoins" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Iraq
- Provenance: Ownership History Available
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Metal: Silver
- Cleaned/ Uncleaned: Cleaned