Siglos - Darius I / Xerxes I THE ROYAL COINAGE - 2nd type 510 BC - 480 BC
| Silver (.950) | 5.30 g | 12 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) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 510 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Incuse punch.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The following fractions are known : 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of a royal title on a coin, with the inscription "Xerxes, King of Kings" in Old Persian, highlighting the powerful and centralized nature of the Achaemenid Empire under Xerxes' rule.
