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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.36 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Near VF.Electronic Auction 583 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.36 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 A/B (pl. XII); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Lightly toned, granular surfaces. Near VF. |