PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

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Lot: 210.
Closing Date: Jun 19 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.34 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 / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Groups A/B (pl. XII); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Deeply toned, with a slight iridescence, minor deposits. VF.

From the CJR Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 11:09:40 ET.

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