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Struck in the 5th century BC, this Archaic Achaemenid gold daric represents one of the earliest true imperial gold coinages. Weighing 8.31 grams, the daric functioned as a standardized unit of value across the vast Persian Empire, facilitating payments to soldiers, officials, and foreign allies. Its broad circulation made it a recognizable symbol of Persian authority from Anatolia to the eastern Mediterranean.
The obverse depicts a hero-king—often identified as the Great King himself—shown in dynamic motion, carrying a bow and spear. This martial imagery emphasizes royal power, divine sanction, and readiness for war, encapsulating the ideological foundations of Achaemenid rule. The style is intentionally abstract and timeless, reinforcing continuity rather than individual portraiture.
The reverse features a simple incuse punch, a hallmark of early minting technology that underscores the coin’s archaic character. Graded Fine by NGC Ancients, with a Strike of 4/5 and Surface of 4/5, this daric preserves clear design elements while retaining the honest wear of an artifact that once circulated at the center of the ancient world.
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