PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes I, circa 505-480 BC. Siglos (Silver, 15 mm, 5.34 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, drawing bow. Rev. Rectangular incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 24. Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 13). Sunrise 21. Minor marks and with some deposits on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 240 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |