★ Half-length bust of Persian king. RRR. ★

ACHAEMENID EMPIRE. (Circa 505-480 BC). temp. Dareios I (Circa 520-505 BC). AR Siglos (5.23 gm; 14 mm). Imperial Coinage at Sardes. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, holding bow and arrows / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. Choice aEF. Nice old cabinet toning. Extremely rare.