PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.28 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.Electronic Auction 501 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.28 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. Iridescent tone, a hint of granularity. Good VF. Well centered. |