

Greek Asia. Persia, Achaemenid Empire. Darios I to Xerxes II (c. 485-420 BC). AR Siglos, c. 485-420 BC. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Obv. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb; cf. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17. 5.38 g. 16.00 mm. VF.