PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 561 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, wearing kidaris and kandys, holding bow in left hand, arrows in right / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); Meadows, Administration 318; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. Lightly toned, patches of find patina. Good Fine. Good metal for issue. |