PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 259.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.34 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, Groups A/B (pl. XII); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Toned, much find patina remaining, small flan flaw. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 11:26:00 ET.

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