PERSIA. Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I. 520-505 B.C. AR siglos. 5.36 gm. 13 mm. Lydio-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, holding bow and two arrows / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10). Meadows, Administration 318. Sunrise 17. Robinson, "The Beginnings of Achaemenid Coinage" (Numismatic Chronicle 1958, plate XV, 4 and 5). Good Very Fine; beautiful cabinet toning; clear and well centered strike. Exceptional condition. Rare type.

Purchased from Brian Kritt (tag included).