Lot 4047
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Persia - Lydia, Achaemenid Empire, Persian Imperial Coinage (c.485-420 B.C.), struck in period of Darios I - Xerxes I, gold daric, (8.34 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 and scarce.
Ex Rudolph Pekarek Collection. With collector's packet c.1930s.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,500