Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Darius II, -450 – -420
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 4th type A - early
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-450 – -420
Rulers
Artaxerxes I Longimanus
(-465–-424)
, Darius II
(-423–-404)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.6
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -450 to -420. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 14 mm and weighs 5.6 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, dagger in right hand and bow in left, quiver with arrows over shoulder
- Reverse
- Incuse punch
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 420 BC) | — |
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