PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.60 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes or subsidiary mint.Electronic Auction 470 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 50. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.60 g). 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. Fine. |