PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (11mm, 8.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint.CNG Feature Auction 120 Greek, Gold Sold For $ 2 500. 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. AV Daric (11mm, 8.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding horizontal dagger in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Cf. Carradice Type IV B (type unlisted for gold); Sunrise –; Adams I 110. Underlying luster. Good VF. Very rare Type IV B daric. |