PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, circa 485-420 BC. Siglos (Silver, 17 mm, 5.35 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXIV passim. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A (pl. XII, 16-7). Beautifully toned. Good very fine.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |