Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Darius I / Xerxes I, -490 – -475
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Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-490 – -475
Rulers
Darius I the Great
(-522–-486)
, Xerxes I the Great
(-486–-465)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.3
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -490 to -475. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 15 mm and weighs 5.3 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow, quiver over shoulder. Usually two pellets behind beard
- Reverse
- Incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | — | 54% | ||
| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | — | Sardis mint | 38% |
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