Achaemenid Empire Daric - Darius I / Xerxes I, -510 – -480
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 2nd type
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Daric
Year
-510 – -480
Rulers
Darius I the Great
(-522–-486)
, Xerxes I the Great
(-486–-465)
Composition
Gold (.958)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.32
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Daric from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -510 to -480. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 18 mm and weighs 8.32 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king or hero right, with a quiver in place kneeling in the act of shooting an arrow.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (505 BC - 486 BC) | — | Darius I | ||
| ND (505 BC - 480 BC) | — | |||
| ND (510 BC - 486 BC) | — | Darius I | ||
| ND (510 BC - 480 BC) | — |
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