21 / 166
Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
43
Achaemenid Kings of Persia
Gold Daric. (8.25 g), ca. 420-375 BC
Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, Achaemenid Kings
Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42, same reverse punch); cf. Meadows, Administra-
tion 323; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12; Sunrise 28. Mint State.
Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over
shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow. Reverse: Rectangular incuse punch.
44
Achaemenid Kings of Persia
Gold Daric. (8.33 g), ca. 375-340 BC
Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III, Achaemenid Kings
Carradice Type IV, Group C; Meadows, Administration 325; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 16;
Sunrise 32 (this coin). Extremely Fine.
Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over
shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left. Reverse: Rectan-
gular incuse punch.