Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.33 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Carradice Type-IIIB; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Though some moderate handling is observed, this issue nevertheless remains without issue and stands as a great representative of this popular emission.
Estimate: $1200 - $1500
Carradice Type-IIIB; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Though some moderate handling is observed, this issue nevertheless remains without issue and stands as a great representative of this popular emission.
Estimate: $1200 - $1500