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Double Daric - Mazaeus and Successors 328 BC - 311 BC
| Gold | 16.61 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Babylon (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Double Daric (2) |
| Currency | Daric |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16.61 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#81127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large ‘wave’ pattern incuse punch
Comment
Mazaeus reformInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Daric coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Alexander the Great and his successors in the ancient Persian Empire. It was made of gold and weighed 16.61 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors and historians today.
