PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13.5mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 407. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13.5mm, 5.34 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. Toned, only a hint of the usual granularity. Good VF. Well centered. Exceptional for issue.

Ex Heritage 3076 (5 September 2019), lot 30165.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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