Achaemenid Coins
Coinage of the Achaemenid Empire was struck in gold and silver and can be broken down into four different design types.
Type 1 was struck in silver only and is very rare in any condition.
Type 2 was struck in both gold and silver and has the Hero-King with a drawn bow.
Type 3 was struck in both metals and has the King with a bow and spear.
Type 4 was struck in both metals and has the King with a bow and knife.
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Achaemenid Empire Silver Siglos NGC Choice Very Fine 4x2
Persian Silver Siglos were struck over 2,300 years ago and are very popular today. This is the last design type issued, the Type 4 design, which shows the Persian Hero King with bow drawn ready to attack the enemy. In his other hand he is holding a dagger. This particular coin has a "chop mark" an ancient test cut that was done to make sure the coin was made of pure silver. Very cool, only one available. Learn MoreRegular Price: $1,562.50
Special Price $1,375.00
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Achaemenid Empire Silver Siglos NGC Choice Very Fine 3x5
- Year: 5th-4th Centuries B,C,
- Weight: 5.58 grams
- Metal: Silver
- Obverse: Type 4 C Design with Bow and Dagger
- Reverse: Incuse punch
- Issue: Carradice Type IVC
Regular Price: $2,176.00
Special Price $1,750.00
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Persian Gold Daric TY3 NGC About Uncirculated
Very attractive gold Daric from the Persian empire dating back nearly 2,500 years. The image on the front shows the Persian Hero King running with a bow and spear. The reverse has an incuse punch. Very nice coin for the price and only one grade below mint condition. Learn More$6,732.00 -
Artaxerxes Gold Daric TY3 NGC Mint State 4x4
Nearly 2,400 years ago this stunning, mint condition Persian Daric was struck and has been preserved in an attractive mint condition. It has a 4x4 strike and surfaces, along with exceptional eye appeal. This is the "type 3" design, which depicts the Persian King advancing with bow and spear. Learn MoreRegular Price: $10,404.00
Special Price $9,750.00
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Persian Silver Tetradrachm NGC Choice Very Fine 3x3
This is an amazingly rare coin in any condition. It depicts the Persian Hero-King running with bow drawn, ready to attack. This is a large silver tetradrachm--most Persian silver coins are smaller and called "siglos". It is the first of this design we've handled and even though it was circulated long ago, all detail is quite evident. Learn More$2,516.00 -
Achaemenid Gold Daric Type III NGC Choice About Uncirculated 4X5
Extremely high quality, inexpensive example of a near-mint condition "type 3" gold Daric depicting the Hero-King advancing with bow and spear. The reverse has an incuse punch that occurred when the coin was struck so long ago. Very nice gold coloration with original surfaces. It's hard to beat the pricing on these 2,400+ year old ancient gold coins -- this is the exact coin you will receive. Learn More$3,375.00
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