Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Artaxerxes II / Artaxerxes III, -405 – -338
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-405 – -338
Rulers
Artaxerxes III Ochus
(-358–-338)
, Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.1
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -405 to -338. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 15 mm and weighs 5.1 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king or hero right in kneeling position with quiver, holding a spear in his right hand and the bow with his left.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch. Possibility of countermarks.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (375 BC - 340 BC) | — | 20% | ||
| ND (405 BC - 338 BC) | — | 80% |
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