PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. Fourrée Siglos (14.5mm, 4.46 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 593
Lot: 250. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. Fourrée Siglos (14.5mm, 4.46 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. For prototype: cf. Carradice Type IIIb, Groups A/B (pl. XII); cf. Meadows, Administration 322; cf. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; cf. Sunrise 25. Toned, breaks in plating, test cut on obverse. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 13 August 2025 at 11:23:00 ET.

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