Shekel (circa 485–470 BC). Darius I the Great (king of Persia; 522–486 BC) / Xerxes I (king of Persia; 486–465 BC). Persia, Achaemenid. Obverse: king in a long robe, with a crown on his head, turned to the right, a bow in his right hand, a dagger in his left, a quiver on his back. Reverse: incusum. Coin; diameter 12.5 × 14.5 mm, weight 5.40 g.
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Shekel (circa 485–470 BC). Darius I the Great (king of Persia; 522–486 BC) / Xerxes I (king of Persia; 486–465 BC). Persia, Achaemenid. Obverse: king in a long robe, with a crown on his head, turned to the right, a bow in his right hand, a dagger in his left, a quiver on his back. Reverse: incusum. Coin; diameter 12.5 × 14.5 mm, weight 5.40 g.

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Shekel circa 485–470 BC Darius I Great king Persia 522–486 Bc Xerxes I 486–465 Bc Achaemenid Obverse long robe crown head turned right bow right hand dagger left quiver back Reverse incusum Coin diameter weight 5.40 g roughly oval textured object rough pitted surface dominant colors dark gray black patches flecks lighter gray silver surface irregular depressions raised areas mix matte slightly reflective spots object isolated plain white background.

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