PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AV Daric (13.5mm, 8.30 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 334.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, Gold

Estimate: $ 1 500

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AV Daric (13.5mm, 8.30 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XIII, 27); Meadows, Administration 321; BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26; Sunrise 24. Trace deposits, a little die wear. Good VF.

Ex Triton XXVI (10 January 2023), lot 410.


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