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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