⅙ Daric - Pixodarus (Halicarnassus) (341 BC - 336 BC) front ⅙ Daric - Pixodarus (Halicarnassus) (341 BC - 336 BC) back
⅙ Daric - Pixodarus (Halicarnassus) (341 BC - 336 BC) photo
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⅙ Daric - Pixodarus Halicarnassus 341 BC - 336 BC

 
Gold 1.39 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria (Achaemenid Satrapies)
Satrap
Pixodarus (340 BC - 334 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
341 BC - 336 BC
Value
⅙ Daric
Currency
Persic daric
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.39 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#398181
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus Labraundos standing right, wearing chiton and himation wrapped around the left arm.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠIΞOΔA

Comment

Bement 1522; Prospero 547.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on the obverse (front side), which suggests that the Achaemenid Empire had a significant influence on the currency and culture of the region during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (341 BC - 336 BC)  - - - - - -

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