Achaemenid Empire ¼ Siglos - Artaxerxes II / Darius III, -375 – -330
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 4th type C
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Siglos
Year
-375 – -330
Rulers
Darius III Codomannus
(-336–-330)
, Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.27
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -375 to -330. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 10 mm and weighs 1.27 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned king right, running with the akinakès in his right hand and bow in left.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch. Possibility of countermarks
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (375 BC - 340 BC) | — | Type IV C - late (Artaxerxes II - Artaxerxes IV) | ||
| ND (375 BC - 336 BC) | — | Type IV C - late (Artaxerxes II - Artaxerxes IV) | ||
| ND (375 BC - 330 BC) | — | Type IV C - late (Artaxerxes II - Darius III) |
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