Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Darius I, -521 – -505
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 1st type
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-521 – -505
Ruler
Darius I the Great
(-522–-486)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
5.31
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -521 to -505. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 12 mm and weighs 5.31 g.
- Obverse
- A bust of King Darius I with a bow and arrow.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch.
- Edge
- Smooth It's the oldest type and includes only Siglos (do not know Darics of gold, or fractions of Siglos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (520 BC - 505 BC) | — | Sardis mint | ||
| ND (521 BC - 510 BC) | — | Sardis mint | ||
| ND (521 BC - 505 BC) | — | 1/24 Siglos (0.20 g) | ||
| ND (521 BC - 505 BC) | — | Sardis mint |
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