Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II TYPE 4 B AV Daric NGC MS Star

Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger in right hand (pointed at waist), bow in left, quiver over shoulder, no indentations at waistline / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IV B This rare variety is differentiated from the others by the lack of indentations at the waistline of the figure on the obverse, and his dagger is pointed directly at his waist, rather than at a 45 degree angle to the ground. The is only the third TYPE 4 we have offered since we began selling Ancients. It’s a sleeper rarity and among the Finest Known.

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