Lot 177
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Achaemenid Empire
Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC.
Gold Daric, Sardes. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left / Rectangular irregular incuse punch. 8,33g. BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 24; Carradice Type IIIb2.
An extraordinary specimen, perfectly centered.
Provenance:
LHS 103 (5 May 2009), 148.
Baron Lorne Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection.
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Achaemenid Empire – Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, circa 420-375 BC. – Gold Daric, Sardes. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right…
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15.957 €(CHF 15'000)
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Price checked 02/11/2026, 11:37:58
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- Lot Ends
- 16 Nov 2026, 15:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 17 Nov 2026, 09:00:00
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