KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 3.96 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.Electronic Auction 503 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 (18.5mm, 3.96 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. K&M 3/10; Alram 557; Sunrise 582. Traces of find patina, some corrosion and double strike on reverse. EF. |