ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Time of Xerxes II-Artaxerxes II (ca. 420-375 BC). AV daric (16mm, 8.31 gm). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left / Rectangular irregular incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C. Sunrise 28. Solidly struck and nicely centered on slightly oblong flan. Scattered green deposits on reverse noted for accuracy.
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Price realized | 2'000 USD |
Starting price | 750 USD |
Estimate | 1'500 USD |