Persia, Achaemenid Empire, Darius I or Xerxes I (521-486-465). Daric ND (5th c. BC), Sardis.

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Persia, Achaemenid Empire, Darius I or Xerxes I (521-486-465). Daric ND (5th c. B.C.), Sardis. NGC TO 3/5 5/5 (6645986-007).
Av. The Great Bearded King, wearing cidaris and candys, kneeling right with quiver over shoulder, holding spear in right hand and bow in left.
Rv. Irregular rectangle incus.
Babelon II,7 (pl.LXXXVI/10) - SNG Cop.274 ; Gold - 8,31 g - 15 mm - 12 h
NGC AT 3/5 5/5 (6645986-007).
Copy retaining its original brilliance. Superb at Fleur de coin.

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MDC AUCTION n° 14: Selection of coins, medals and banknotes; and Jean Lecompte's collection of colonial coins.

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03 May 2024

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MDC AUCTION n° 14: Selection of coins, medals and banknotes; and Jean Lecompte's collection of colonial coins.

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03 May 2024

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