Achaemenid Empire ⅓ Siglos - Darius I / Xerxes I, -510 – -486

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Achaemenid Empire Achaemenid Empire
Currency Daric (521 – 330)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅓ Siglos
Year -510 – -486
Rulers Darius I the Great (-522–-486) , Xerxes I the Great (-486–-465)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.8
Diameter (mm) 10
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅓ Siglos from Achaemenid Empire. Issued from -510 to -486. Struck in Silver. Measures 10 mm and weighs 1.8 g.

Obverse
Persian king or hero right, with a quiver in place kneeling in the act of shooting an arrow.
Reverse
Incuse punch.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (510 BC - 486 BC) 

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