PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (15mm, 8.30 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 507. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 2 750. 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. AV Daric (15mm, 8.30 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger (pointed at waist) in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Cf. Carradice Type IV B (type unlisted for gold); Adams I 110; Triton XVI, lot 580 corr. = Triton X, lot 411 corr. (IV B not A); CNG 67, lot 931 corr. (same); Goldberg 28, lot 679 corr. (same). Small scuff on obverse. EF. Very rare Type IV B daric.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.