PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC. Siglos (Silver, 15 mm, 5.47 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Rectangular incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 26. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 37). Minor die break on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |