Ancients: , ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Darius I-Xerxes II (ca. 5th century BC). AV daric (15mm, 8.35 gm). NGC Choice AU S 5/5 - 4/5....

ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Darius I-Xerxes II (ca. 5th century BC). AV daric (15mm, 8.35 gm). NGC Choice AU S 5/5 - 4/5. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint, ca. 485-420 BC. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drapery in angular form from left knee to ground, right knee obscured by drapery, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left / Irregular rectangular incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B. Sunrise 24. Absolutely stunning in hand with lustrous flow lines and details. Ex Vilmar Numismatics HID10510052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved