ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Artaxerxes I-Xerxes II (ca. 5th century BC). AV daric (17mm, 8.28 gm). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. 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 long curve from left knee to right ankle, right knee obscured by drapery, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left / Rectangular patterned incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb Class A/B. Sunrise 24. A beautiful example with vibrant yellow butterscotch surfaces. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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