Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.31 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5.
Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse rectangular punch. This elegant piece of Persian gold has very little handling present, and exhibits a somewhat flat, but well centered, strike. Good luster remains, and with a more symmetrical flan shape than usual for the type.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000
Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse rectangular punch. This elegant piece of Persian gold has very little handling present, and exhibits a somewhat flat, but well centered, strike. Good luster remains, and with a more symmetrical flan shape than usual for the type.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000