Lot 3896

Sale 132 · 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 Noble Numismatics Sale 125, lot 4398. Previously CNG eSale 261, 3 August 2011 (lot 155) with ticket and descriptive details.

Estimate
$2,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600

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