PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.34 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Carradice Type-IIIB; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Some moderate wear is observed, but this specimen otherwise stands as an excellent representative of the type.
