PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.50 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Greek, Silver Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.50 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 C (pl. XIV, 36); Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 15; Sunrise 29. Toned, earthen deposits on reverse. VF. |