Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Artaxerxes II / Darius III, -375 – -330
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 4th type C - late
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-375 – -330
Rulers
Darius III Codomannus
(-336–-330)
, Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
14
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -375 to -330. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 14 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- The king, bearded, crowned, and clad in long robe, with belt round waist, and ornamented with annulets or buttons in front, kneeling right on one knee (running position), at his back a quiver, in his outstretched left a strung bow, king holds short sword or dagger (akinakès) instead of arrow. Possibility of countermarks
- Reverse
- Irregular incuse of oblong form. Possibility of countermarks
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (336 BC - 330 BC) | — | Type IV C - late (Darius III) | 9% | |
| ND (375 BC - 336 BC) | — | Type IV C - late | 73% |
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