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Lot 122: ACHAEMENID EMPIRE. Gold Double Daric. Extremely Rare ! 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 345)
- Sold Winning Bid: $6,000
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
ACHAEMENID EMPIRE. temp. Darios III. Circa 375-336 BC. Gold Double Daric (16.64 gm; 20 mm). Babylon mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left / Patterned incuse punch. Carradice Type IV Late (pl. XV, 54); Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XX, 1; Sunrise 38. Struck on a nice broad flan. Minor weakness. Only one specimen published by British Museum. Choice Good VF. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 122
- Listing #: 194246
- Closed: Friday, February 14, 2020 3:40:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $10,000