PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Quarter Siglos (8.5mm, 1.29 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.Electronic Auction 565 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 150 |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Quarter Siglos (8.5mm, 1.29 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes 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; Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XXVI, 27; Sunrise 30 corr. (not Klein 764). Toned, porous, a few light scratches. VF. |