PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 4.89 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.

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Lot: 316. Estimated: $ 200

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 4.89 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. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Darkly toned, compact flan. Good VF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 11:45:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.