PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II,
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, circa 485-420 BC. Daric (Gold, 15 mm, 8.37 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left. Rev. Oblong irregular incuse. BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26. Carradice Type IIIb A/B (pl. XIII, 27). Sunrise 24. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
- The cost is converted to USD at the rate of 1 CHF = 1.1206679181 USD on 2023-09-08.
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