Achaemenid Empire Daric - Artaxerxes I / Darius III, -450 – -330
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 4th type
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Daric
Year
-450 – -330
Rulers
Darius III Codomannus
(-336–-330)
, Artaxerxes I Longimanus
(-465–-424)
, Darius II
(-423–-404)
, Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Daric from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -450 to -330. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 18 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned king Darius III right, running with the akinakès in his right hand and bow in left.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (375 BC - 330 BC) | — | Type IV C - late (Artaxerxes II - Darius III) | ||
| ND (420 BC - 375 BC) | — | Type IV B - middle (Darius II - Artaxerxes II) | ||
| ND (450 BC - 420 BC) | — | Type IV A - early (Artaxerxes I - Darius II) | ||
| ND (450 BC - 330 BC) | — | Type IV (Artaxerxes I - Darius III) |
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