Experts in Coins & Medals

KYRENAIKA. Barke, in alliance with Teuchira. Circa 480-435 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 3.25 g, 1 h). [E-T] (retrograde) Silphium plant with two pairs of leaves and five flowers. Rev. B (retrograde) AP Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn around his ear; all within dotted circular border within circular incuse. BMC 51, pl. 37, 20 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen -. Toned. Granular surfaces, otherwise, very fine.

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, circa 485-420 BC. Siglos (Silver, 16 mm, 5.48 g, 5 h), Sardes. Persian king, wearing radiate tiara, in running/kneeling stance to right, holding bow in his left hand, spear in his right and with a quiver over his shoulder. Rev. Oblong incuse. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17. Carradice Type IIIb A/B (pl. XII). Sunrise 25. Very fine.