Coin: 993

Format
Coin
Numismatic Collection
Firestone
Issue
452

Details

Object Type
coin
Denomination
siglos
Metal
Silver
Region
Persia
State
Lydia
City
Sardis
Ruler
Xerxes (-485 to -465)
Date
-486 to -450
Obverse Figure Description
King, kneeling, right, bearded, with spear in l. hand and bow in r. hand
Reverse Figure Description
Punch
References
Sear 2 4678

Coin Description

Size
15 in mm
Die Axis
12
Weight
5.38 in grams
Accession
Accession number: 15, 2002-12-18, Gift of: Anonymous Class of '64
Counter Stamp
small square punch on O at chin
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