Persia, Achaemenid Empire, Time of Darios I to Xerxes II. Gold Daric (13.8 mm, 8.32 g.). Sardes, circa 485-420 BC. Persian Great King or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance to right on exergual line, holding apple-tipped spear and strung bow; quiver over shoulder. Rev. Rectangular incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb. Meadows Administration 321; BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26; Sunrise 24. GRPC Lydia G66. About good very fine.
Price realized | 1'200 EUR 1 bid |
Starting price | 1'200 EUR |
Estimate | 1'500 EUR |