ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Xerxes I-Darius II (ca. 5th century BC). AV daric (16mm, 8.30 gm). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Lydo-...
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ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Xerxes I-Darius II (ca. 5th century BC). AV daric (16mm, 8.30 gm). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes, ca. 485-420 BC. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drapery in angular form from left knee to ground, right knee obscured by drapery, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left / Irregular rectangular incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B. Sunrise 24.Auction Info
2026 March 2 Spotlight: Silk Road World and Ancient Coins Showcase Auction #61603 (go to Auction Home page)
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