PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.32 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.Electronic Auction 556 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.32 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 12); Meadows, Administration 320; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 23; Sunrise 21. Toned, granular surfaces. Good VF. |