Achaemenid Empire Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Artaxerxes II, -450 – -375
THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late
Information
Country
Achaemenid Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Currency
Daric
(521 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Siglos
Year
-450 – -375
Rulers
Artaxerxes I Longimanus
(-465–-424)
, Artaxerxes II Mnemon
(-405–-358)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -450 to -375. Struck in Silver (.950). Measures 15 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king or hero right in kneeling position with quiver, holding a spear in his right hand and the bow with his left.
- Reverse
- Incuse punch.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 375 BC) | — | € 89,00 | 91% | ||
| ND (450 BC - 375 BC) | — | — | Sardes mint | 9% |
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