Siglos - Darius I / Xerxes I THE ROYAL COINAGE - 3rd type A
Features
| Issuer |
Achaemenid Empire
(Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC))  |
|---|---|
| Król |
Darius I the Great (522 BC - 486 BC)
Xerxes I (486 BC - 465 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 490 BC - 475 BC |
| Value | Siglos (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Daric (521 BC-330 BC) |
| Composition | Srebro (.950) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 87017 |
| References | SNG Copenhagen# 1030 Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes). British Museum (publisher). A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (28 volumes). |
Obverse
(en) Persian king in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow, quiver over shoulder.
Usually two pellets behind beard
Reverse
Wcięty kwadrat
Comments
(en) Particular: two pellets behind beard
Lighter weight standard, c. 5.30 - 5.39 g, is the most important distinction from Type IIIb but it is difficult to determine intended weight with wear. Usually two pellets behind beard, generally a life-like well proportioned figure, V-shaped folds on front of drapery, long beard with flat end, quiver visible. Possibly introduced in connection with the accession of Xerxes, c. 486 B.C.
Lighter weight standard, c. 5.30 - 5.39 g, is the most important distinction from Type IIIb but it is difficult to determine intended weight with wear. Usually two pellets behind beard, generally a life-like well proportioned figure, V-shaped folds on front of drapery, long beard with flat end, quiver visible. Possibly introduced in connection with the accession of Xerxes, c. 486 B.C.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
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| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | 56% | ||||||||||||||
| ND (490 BC - 475 BC) | (en) Sardis mint | 33% | |||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 83
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Bullion value: USD 11.98
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2380 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.162 oz
Current srebro price: 74.02 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
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Katz Auction 182 Lot 24 
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6 Feb 2026 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 87.09
(EUR 75.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 149 Lot 431
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8 Feb 2025 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 38.32
(EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 144 Lot 717
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17 Nov 2024 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 38.32
(EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 131 Lot 180
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26 Jun 2024 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 61.55
(EUR 53.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 120 Lot 86
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13 Apr 2024 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 36.00
(EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 101 Lot 1418
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18 Nov 2023 | Undetermined | VF |
USD 59.22
(EUR 51.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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