PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric. Sardes mint. NGC graded MS, 3/5, 5/5.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 414.

Greek, 12h, Gold

Estimate: $ 7 500

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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.


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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