Achaemenid Empire Daric - 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
Daric
Year
-490 – -375
Rulers
Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
, Darius I the Great
(-522–-486)
, Xerxes I the Great
(-486–-465)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
8.3
Diameter (mm)
15.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Daric from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -490 to -375. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 15.8 mm and weighs 8.3 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 Countermarks.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (420 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb - late (Xerxes II - Artaxerxes II) | ||
| ND (450 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb - late (Artaxerxes I - Artaxerxes II) | ||
| ND (475 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IIIb - late (Xerxes I - Artaxerxes II) | ||
| ND (485 BC - 420 BC) | — | Type IIIb - early (Xerxes I - Darius II) | ||
| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | — | Type IIIa (Darius I - Xerxes I) | ||
| ND (490 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type III (Darius I / Artaxerxes II) |
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