PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC. Siglos (Silver, 16 mm, 5.53 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes or subsidiary mint. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXV passim. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 40-1). Minor area of weakness on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |