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Siglos - Xerxes I / Darius II THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - early 485 BC - 420 BC
| Silver (.950) | 5.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Xerxes I the Great (486 BC - 465 BC) Darius II (423 BC - 404 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Irregular incuse of oblong form.
Possibility of countermarks.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Brit Mus Plate I 25Particular:
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 first known use of a royal title on an Achaemenid coin, with the title "Xerxes" appearing on the obverse (front) side of the coin, indicating that it was issued during the reign of Xerxes I (486-465 BC). This coin is a rare example of the early use of the royal title on Achaemenid coinage and provides valuable insight into the evolution of Achaemenid coinage and the importance of the king's title during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (485 BC - 420 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Siglos - Xerxes I / Darius II (THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type B - early) (485 BC - 420 BC) coin.
