Daric - Darius I / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type

€60,747.00
IssuerAchaemenid Empire
Year490 BC - 375 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDaric (1)
CurrencyDaric (521 BC-330 BC)
CompositionGold (.958)
Weight8.30 g
Dimensions15.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#274, SNG Copenhagen#275, SNG Copenhagen#276, BMC Greek#3
Obverse descriptionPersian king or hero right in kneeling position with quiver, holding a spear in his right hand and the bow with his left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionIncuse punch. possibility Countermarks.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (490 BC - 475 BC)  - Type IIIa (Darius I - Xerxes I) -
ND (490 BC - 375 BC)  - Type III (Darius I / Artaxerxes II) -
ND (485 BC - 420 BC)  - Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) -
ND (475 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb - late (Xerxes I - Artaxerxes II) -
ND (450 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb - late (Artaxerxes I - Artaxerxes II) -
ND (420 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb - late (Xerxes II - Artaxerxes II) -
Catalog ID7724269890
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