PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.54 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.

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Lot: 170. Estimated: $ 150

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Sold For $ 190. 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. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.54 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. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Iridescent tone, a few minor flan flaws. Good VF.

From the BLS Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 9 September 2020 at 10:56:20 ET.

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