Obverse © Sam (CC BY) – Reverse © simoneo80
Obverse © Sam (CC BY) – Reverse © simoneo80
Daric - Darius I / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type 490 BC - 375 BC
| Gold (.958) | 8.30 g | 15.8 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) Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 490 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Daric (1) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 8.30 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Incuse punch.
possibility Countermarks.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king, either Darius I or Artaxerxes II, on one side and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire and was often used on coins to represent the empire's power and authority. The use of gold for the coin's material also signifies the wealth and prosperity of the empire during this time.
