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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Daric - Artaxerxes II / Darius III Type 4 450 BC - 330 BC
| Gold (.958) | 8.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) Darius III Codomannus (336 BC - 330 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Daric (1) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Incuse punch.
Comment
Type IV A - early (Stiff figure, shapeless body completely lacking a waist, often cartoon-like, sometimes pellets on arms, sometimes appears beardless, dotted exergue line)Type IV B - middle (Stylistic formal figure, waist indicated, often pellets on sleeves, large eye, short beard, sometimes no quiver visible, dotted or plain exergue line, often smooth within the incuse)
Type IV C - late (Attractive formal regal figure, three or four annulets or pellets on chest, neat style, large head, long beard, usually v-shaped folds on front of kandys, usually stylistic drapery with broad semi-circular sweep of folds from the left knee back to the right heel, plain exergue line, irregular incuse)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Daric coin is that it was used as a form of currency across a vast region, spanning from modern-day Iran to Egypt, and even parts of Europe, during the Achaemenid Empire. Despite being issued by different rulers, the coin's design and purity remained consistent, indicating a high level of economic integration and standardization across the empire.
