PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AV Daric (14mm, 8.43 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. In NGC encapsulation 3763166-002, graded Ch MS★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 408. Estimated: $ 15 000

Greek, 12h, Gold

Sold For $ 30 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AV Daric (14mm, 8.43 g, 12h). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 11); Meadows, Administration 319; BMC Arabia –; Sunrise 19. Well centered. In NGC encapsulation 3763166-002, graded Ch MS★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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