CNG 112, Lot: 356. Estimate $750. Sold for $10500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13.5mm, 5.32 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, wearing kidaris and kandys, holding bow in left hand, arrows in right / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); Meadows, Administration 318; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. Darkly toned. VF. Excellent metal and well centered. Choice for issue.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.