Satrapy of Babylon Double Daric - Mazaeus and Successors, -328 – -311
Alexandrine Empire
Information
Country
Satrapy of Babylon
Satrapy of Babylon
Currency
Daric
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Double Daric
Year
-328 – -311
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
16.61
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Double Daric from Satrapy of Babylon. Issued from -328 to -311. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 16.61 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king in running-kneeling position to right, wearing kidaris and kandys and with a quiver over his shoulder, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left; to left, satrapal bonnet. In field left: possibility of different symbols
- Reverse
- Large ‘wave’ pattern incuse punch
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | Tiara with band | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | Wreath | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | X | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | ΛΥ | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | Μ | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | ΦΙ | ||
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | — | ΦΛ |
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