PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Time of Stamenes to Seleukos, circa 328-311 BC. Double Daric (Gold, 18 mm, 16.76 g), Babylon. Persian king, wearing kidaris and kandys, in the kneeling/running stance to right, with a quiver over his shoulders, holding a short spear in his right hand and a bow in his left; in field to left, monogram; in the lower right field, M. Rev. Wavy-patterned oblong punch. Cf. Nicolet-Pierre 3 (obverse monogram unclear). Flan faults on both sides, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 2'400 CHF |
Starting price | 1'500 CHF |