PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes II to Darios III. Circa 375-336 BC. AV Daric (15mm, 8.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 279.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, Gold

Estimate: $ 1 500

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes II to Darios III. Circa 375-336 BC. AV Daric (15mm, 8.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Patterned incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb Late (pl. XV, 50); Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 24; Sunrise 39 corr. (references). Toned, light scuffs. VF.

From the Dr. Adrian Carr Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 78 (1 October 2017), lot 431.


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