Siglos - Darius I / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type 490 BC - 375 BC
| Silver (.950) | 5.49 g | 15 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 | Siglos (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 5.49 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Incuse punch.
Countermarks.
Edge
Smooth
Many Siglos may have small signs of punching (countermarks)
Comment
Type IIIa (two bubbles behind the ears - weight < 5.50 g)Type IIIb (without two bubbles behind the ears - weight > 5.50 g)
Type IIIb late (kandys coming down on a regular basis to form an arc from knee - weight > 5.50 g)
(Siglos some type IIIb in incuse rectangle bring in relief of small representations as a lion's head, a helmet, or otherwise. The fractions for this type are extremely rare.)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of two different rulers, Darius I and Artaxerxes II, on opposite sides. This coin was part of the Royal Coinage, which was introduced during the reign of Darius I and was used until the reign of Artaxerxes II. The obverse side of the coin features the image of Darius I, while the reverse side features the image of Artaxerxes II. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of political transition, and it provides valuable insight into the political and economic history of the Achaemenid Empire during that period.
