An Achaemenid daric
Lot 3617
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC. Daric (Gold, 19 mm, 8.34 g), Lydo-Milesian standard, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left. Rev. Irregular incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12-3. Carradice Type IIIb Group C (pl. XIV, 42). Sunrise 28. Minor corrosion and struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, about very fine.

From the Asha & Ardeshir Dabestani Collection, formed over the past four decades.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1300 CHF
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Closing time: 16-Jul-24, 12:09:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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