Lot 3459

Sale 134 · 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, (8.31 g), 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). Very fine or better and scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics retail with descriptive ticket.

Estimate
$2,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,800

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