CNG 90, Lot: 798. Estimate $200. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 4.15 g, 1h). 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 -; Alram 554; Sunrise -. EF, toned, reverse slightly double struck. Rare early issue of Dārēv (Darios) I.