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

€60,745.00
IssuerAchaemenid Empire
Year490 BC - 375 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiglos (1/20)
CurrencyDaric (521 BC-330 BC)
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight5.49 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#1029-1030, BMC Greek#15-69
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. Countermarks.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (490 BC - 475 BC)  - Type IIIa (Darius I - Xerxes I) 5.30 - 5.39 g -
ND (490 BC - 375 BC)  - Type III (Darius I / Artaxerxes II) -
ND (485 BC - 420 BC)  - 1/8 Siglos (0.72 g) Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) -
ND (485 BC - 420 BC)  - Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) 5.55 - 5.60 g -
ND (475 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb - late (Xerxes I - Artaxerxes II) 5.55 - 5.60 g -
ND (475 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb (Helmet) -
ND (475 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb (lion`s head) -
ND (450 BC - 375 BC)  - Type IIIb - late (Artaxerxes I - Artaxerxes II) 5.55 - 5.60 g -
Catalog ID1904813470
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