PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AV Daric (12.5mm, 8.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 5
Lot: 5261. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AV Daric (12.5mm, 8.34 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, Group A/B (pl. XIII, 27); Meadows, Administration 321; BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26; Sunrise 24. Faintly toned, some weakness to strike, a few minor marks. VF.

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Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 11:26:40 ET.



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