PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good Fine.

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Lot: 284. Estimated: $ 300
Closing Date: May 1 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, wearing kidaris and kandys, holding bow in left hand, arrows in right / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); Meadows, Administration 318; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. Lightly toned, patches of find patina. Good Fine. Good metal for issue.

Reportedly from the family collection of Dr. Rodney Stuart Young.


Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 11:34:20 ET.

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