Achaemenid Kingdom

Achaemenid Kingdom. Time of Xerxes I to Artaxerxes II. Ca. 485-375 BC. Siglos (Silver, 17.96 mm, 5.35 g). Obv: King or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev: Rectangular incuse punch. Reference: Carradice, The Regal Coinage of the Empire, Type III. The Achaemenid Empire was the first great empire and one of the largest states of the ancient world. Founded by Cyrus the Great, it stretched from Egypt and Anatolia to Central Asia and the Indus Valley. Its rulers governed through satrapies, maintained extensive road and administrative networks, and generally allowed local traditions to continue. After more than two centuries of rule, the empire was conquered by Alexander the Great. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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