Persia, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (Silver, 5.40g, 15mm) Sardes mint. Persia, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (Silver, 5.40g, 15mm) Sardes mint.
Obv: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys , quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow
Rev: Incuse punch.
Ref: Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25.