PERSIA. Achaemenid Kings. Time of Darios I to Xerxes I, circa 485-420 BC. Siglo (Silver, 20.45 mm, 5.46 g) Sardes. The Great King or hero wearing long beard and kidaris, running to right, holding spear in the right hand, bow in the left extended hand and quiver with arrows over the right shoulder. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIa-b (pl. XI, 14). BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 19. SNG Kayhan 1029. Porosity. Very Fine.

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