Description: Achaemenid Empire 450-400 BC Silver Siglos Type 3 Hero King/Bow & Spear NGC CHXF. Amazing and detailed style Achaemenid Persian Siglos. Before conquering the Lydian Kingdom (546BC) and the Richest man of the time- King Croesus. The Persian Empire didn’t use coinage. Many experts believe while in captivity, King Croesus mentored and shared his coin making secrets to the Persian King Cyrus the Great and his heirs. The Persian’s traditionally relied on barter rather than coinage to conduct business. But the world was changing, mercenaries and merchants expected to be with coins. Not wanting to retain the designs of the defeated King Croesus for long. King Darius I would change the design to a Hero/King in different action positions that would grace his coinage for the next 200 years. Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II 450-400BC NGC CHXF 4/5 Strike 3/5 Surface Type III Silver Siglos Obverse Persian king or hero wearing the royal crown and robe with quiver over shoulder, running into battle with bow and spear in each hand. Reverse . Hand hammered incuse punch. Carradice Type III Buy with confidence this is the coin you will receive shipped USPS Priority Insured Shipping. Capstonecoins.com Austin TX 78717
Price: 1488.74 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2023-10-07T21:40:40.000Z
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Denomination: Silver Siglos
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 450-400BC
Era: Ancient
Grade: CHXF
Certification: NGC
