Lot 4701

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Persia - Lydia, Persian Imperial Coinage (c.420-375 B.C.), gold daric (8.28 g) struck in period of Artaxeres II, probably at Sardis mint, obv. bearded archer (king ?) running to the right with transverse spear over shoulder, and bow in right hand, rev. oblong punch (S.4679, Carradice type 111b late), Group C, nos. 42, Pl. XIV, SNG Cop.274-277, BMC 58-60 Group E [p.156, Pl.XXV,12-13). Good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection and CNG eSale 216, August 12, 2009 (lot 254).

Estimate
$2,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,000

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