Achaemenid Kingdom - Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II - 'Persian King with Dagger' - AR Siglos > Lot No. 035

Description:
420-375 BC. Achaemenid Kingdom. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes; Persian/Daric Greek mint. Obv: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, three annulets on breast of kandys, holding dagger and bow, quiver with arrows over shoulder. Rev: incuse punch.

Measurements:
5.42 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
BMC Vol. 28, 172; Carradice Type IV B, 43; cf SG 4680; cf. Wildwinds (this coin).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £30 - 50 (EUR 40 - 60; USD 50 - 80)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £85