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January NYINC 2022 Auction – 15 - 17 January 2022

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET

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PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.31 gms...

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PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.31 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5.

Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse rectangular punch. This elegant piece of Persian gold has very little handling present, and exhibits a somewhat flat, but well centered, strike. Good luster remains, and with a more symmetrical flan shape than usual for the type.

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Price realized	1'800 USD
Starting price	900 USD

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