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ID:     79000459
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     PERSIA
City:     Achaemenid Empire
Issuer:     Carradice Type II
Date Ruled:     Circa 505-480 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Siglos
Weight:     5.23 g
Obverse Description:     Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow
Reverse Description:     Incuse punch
Primary Reference:     Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 12)
Reference2:     BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 23
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=126970
Grade:     Good VF, toned, surfaces a little granular
Notes:     Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 459 Well centered.