PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.66 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Near VF.Electronic Auction 564 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.66 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IV, Group B (pl. XIV, 43); cf. Meadows, Administration 326 (Type IV, Group C); BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 10; Sunrise –. Toned, bankers’ marks on reverse and edge. Near VF. |