PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (13.5mm, 5.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Toned. Good VF. Excellent metal for issue.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 301 (24 April 2013), lot 96; Elvira Elisa Clain-Stefanelli (1914-2201) Collection (sold previously as the 'Demarete Collection').