PERSIA. Achaemenidae. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, ca. 485-420 B.C. AV Daric (8.43 gms), Sardes Mint. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Carradice-Type IIIb; Sunrise-24. Obverse: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow; Reverse: Incuse rectangular punch. Uncharacteristically struck on a fairly round flan, this impressive example radiates with great brilliance and pleasing detail, with very little evidence of any actual handling.
