Ancient Coins: GREEK GOLD and ELECTRUM: Achaemenid Empire, Daric, ex: Hess/Leu 1971
AV Daric, 8.37g. 16mm. Achaemenid Empire, Xerxes II-Artaxerxes II, c.420-375 B.C. Sardes mint.
Persian King running with scepter and bow; quiver on his back. Rev. Crude incuse. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C. Fine style with excptionally sharp and complete facial detail.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hess/Leu, Lucerne, Auction 49, April 27, 1971, lot 289.
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