Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Darius I / Artaxerxes II, -490 – -375
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-490 – -375
Rulers
Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
, Darius I the Great
(-522–-486)
, Xerxes I the Great
(-486–-465)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
5.49
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -490 to -375. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 15 mm and weighs 5.49 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. Countermarks.
- Edge
- Smooth Many Siglos may have small signs of punching (countermarks)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb - late (Artaxerxes I - Artaxerxes II) 5.55 - 5.60 g | 19% | |
| ND (475 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb - late (Xerxes I - Artaxerxes II) 5.55 - 5.60 g | 13% | |
| ND (475 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb (Helmet) | ||
| ND (475 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb (lion's head) | ||
| ND (485 BC - 420 BC) | — | 1/8 Siglos (0.72 g) Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) | ||
| ND (485 BC - 420 BC) | — | Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) 5.55 - 5.60 g | 25% | |
| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | — | Type IIIa (Darius I - Xerxes I) 5.30 - 5.39 g | 25% | |
| ND (490 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type III (Darius I / Artaxerxes II) | 19% |
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