Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, ca. 420-375 B.C. AR Siglos (5.57 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 2/5 Surface: 5/5.
Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-29. Obverse: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, and with quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Somewhat weakly struck as is typically the case, this enchanting example features a delightful gunmetal gray hue to the surfaces with some burnished toning accentuating the devices.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-29. Obverse: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, and with quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Somewhat weakly struck as is typically the case, this enchanting example features a delightful gunmetal gray hue to the surfaces with some burnished toning accentuating the devices.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $100 - $200