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Double Daric - Temp. Mazaeus 331 BC - 328 BC
| Gold | 17.19 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Babylon (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 331 BC - 328 BC |
| Value | Double Daric (2) |
| Currency | Daric |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#81102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion leaping onto back of bull to left, within linear square frame
Comment
Treasures of Ancient Bactria (Miho Museum, 2002), 44 a and b var. (lion attacking bull to the right), for equivalent silver issues of Cilicia, cf. SNG Levante 100-106 and SNG France 352-353.
Interesting 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, who conquered a vast portion of the known world, creating one of the largest empires in history. The coin's design features an image of the king, which was a common feature of coins during that time period. Despite its age, the Double Daric coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
