PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Darios III. Circa 505-336 BC. AR Fraction (5mm, 0.19 g). Uncertain mint in Asia Minor. Good VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5337. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Darios III. Circa 505-336 BC. AR Fraction (5mm, 0.19 g). Uncertain mint in Asia Minor. Head of Persian king or hero, quiver over shoulder / Incuse punch. Klein 759; Winzer 1.1 (both as Darios I). Lightly toned, faint porosity. Good VF. Rare.

From the Tiny Art Collection.

Although Winzer and Klein both give this issue to the time of Darios I, the obverse type here is composed of elements that are present on all issues of Achaemenid sigloi.

Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 11:52:00 ET.

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