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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.73 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Near VF.Electronic Auction 593 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.73 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch with facing head of horned creature. Cf. Carradice Type IV, Group B (pl. XIV, 43); cf. Meadows, Administration 326 (Type IV, Group C); cf. BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 10; Sunrise –. Toned, compact flan, banker’s mark on reverse. Near VF. Extremely rare with symbol on reverse. |