Siglos - Darius II / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 4th type B - middle 423 BC - 358 BC
| Silver (.950) | 5.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Darius II (423 BC - 404 BC) Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 423 BC - 358 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 |
| Numista | N#89457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Incuse punch
Comment
Type IV B - middle (Stylistic formal figure, waist indicated, often pellets on sleeves, large eye, short beard, sometimes no quiver visible, dotted or plain exergue line, often smooth within the incuse)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king, either Darius II or Artaxerxes II, on one side and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire and was often used on coins to represent the empire's power and authority.
