PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (14.5mm, 8.35 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. NGC Ch AU, 4/5, 5/5.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 374. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (14.5mm, 8.35 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand and bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42); cf. Bodzek pl. I, 15; cf. Meadows, Administration 323; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12; Sunrise 28. In NGC encapsulation 4629125-063, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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