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Siglos - Xerxes I / Artaxerxes II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B 470 BC - 420 BC
| Silver (.950) | 5.34 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Xerxes I the Great (486 BC - 465 BC) Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#85270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Irregular incuse
Possibility of countermarks.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Brit Mus Plate I 25Type IIIb
Kneeling-running figure of the Great King right, transverse spear with point downward in right, bow in left, bearded, crowned. Sardis mint. Possibly introduced in connection with the accession of Xerxes.
Drapery with naturalistic fold over the advanced left knee, no pellets, sometimes appears beardless, often cartoon-like or crude, sometimes an elongated face, sometimes quiver not visible, significant variation in style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of two Persian kings, Xerxes I and Artaxerxes II, on opposite sides. This unique design was a result of a minting error and was only produced for a short period of time, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
