PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III. Circa 375-340 BC. AR Quarter Siglos (8mm, 1.37 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.Electronic Auction 487 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III. Circa 375-340 BC. AR Quarter Siglos (8mm, 1.37 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IV, Group C; Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia –; Klein 764; Sunrise 37. Lightly toned, light porosity. VF. Rare denomination for type. |