PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (13mm, 8.31 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. NGC MS, 3/5, 5/5.

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Lot: 387. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, 12h, 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 (13mm, 8.31 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding horizontal dagger in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Cf. Carradice Type IV B (type unlisted for gold); Sunrise –; Adams I 110. Well centered. In NGC encapsulation 2400224-006, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 5/5.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:08:40 ET.

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