PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.33 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse punch. Lightly toned and still yielding some underlying brilliance, this charming piece features a well centered obverse strike on a typical irregularly shaped flan.