Lot 3895

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Persia - Lydia, Achaemenid Empire, Persian Imperial Coinage (c.485-420 B.C.), struck in period of Darios I - Xerxes I, gold daric, (8.30 gm), 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 IIIb (early), Group A/B, nos.27, Pl.XIII, BMC Arabia Pl.XXIV, 26, SNG Cop. 274). Good very fine or better and scarce. In a slab by NGC, AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5.

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

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