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1⁄12 Daric - Darius I / Xerxes I 522 BC - 465 BC
| Gold | 0.66 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Darius I the Great (522 BC - 486 BC) Xerxes I the Great (486 BC - 465 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 522 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Daric |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#375139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse punch.
Comment
Carradice Type II; Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia p. 173, 184.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king, either Darius I or Xerxes I, on one side and an image of an animal, usually a lion or a bull, on the other side. This design was a common feature of Achaemenid coins and was used to symbolize the king's power and authority.
