Caption

shekel (siglos), Artaxerxes II (404–358 BC), crowns, bows (arms), daggers, incusum, Persia (place of creation), Achaemenids (Persian dynasty; 550–330 aC), Iran. Obv.: King Artaxerxes in a long robe, with a crown on his head, turned to the right, kneels on his right knee (fighting). In his right hand he holds a dagger, in his left a bow, and a quiver on his back; Rev.: incusum; V–IV BC. Coin: diameter 15.0 mm, weight 5.30 g

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A47_078

License type

Rights managed

Available size

54.9Mb (4.2Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4380 x 4380 (300dpi)

Keywords

shekel siglos Artaxerxes II 404–358 Bc crowns bows arms daggers incusum Persia place creation Achaemenids Persian dynasty 550–330 aC Iran Obv. King Artaxerxes long robe crown head turned right kneels right knee fighting right hand holds dagger left bow quiver back Rev. V–Iv Bc Coin diameter 15.0 mm weight 5.30 g circular metallic object uneven worn surface irregular edges showing mix gray silver darker gray tones raised recessed abstract shapes markings across face visible texture cracks scratches slight shadows suggesting depth white background.