Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Artaxerxes II (THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late) (450 BC - 375 BC) front Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Artaxerxes II (THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late) (450 BC - 375 BC) back
Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Artaxerxes II (THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late) (450 BC - 375 BC) photo

Siglos - Artaxerxes I / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - late 450 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver (.950) 5.5 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC))
King
Artaxerxes I Longimanus (465 BC - 424 BC) Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 375 BC
Value
Siglos (1⁄20)
Currency
Daric (521 BC-330 BC)
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#87048
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Incuse punch.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of two Persian kings, Artaxerxes I and Artaxerxes II, on opposite sides, which signifies the first time in the Achaemenid Empire's history that a coin has featured two rulers. This unique design was meant to emphasize the joint rule of the two kings and promote unity within the empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 375 BC)  - - - - - -

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