KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.19 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. EF.

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Lot: 357. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.19 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by crescent / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, Dārēv (Darios) standing right; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. van’t Haaff, Persis Type 561.1 (same rev. die as illustration). Bright surfaces with hint of iridescence, worn obverse die. EF.


Closing Date and Time: 15 April 2026 at 11:58:40 ET.

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