PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Kyros – Darios I. Circa 547/30–520 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.15 g). In the types of Kroisos of Lydia. Sardes mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 607
Lot: 315. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Kyros – Darios I. Circa 547/30–520 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.15 g). In the types of Kroisos of Lydia. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Incuse square. Berk 22; Bodzek pl. I, 7; Meadows, Administration 317; SNG Ashmolean 762–71; Sunrise 16. Toned, granular and rough surfaces, banker’s mark on edge. VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Aegean Numismatics.


Closing Date and Time: 15 April 2026 at 11:44:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.


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