ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Persia, Achaemenid Empire, Darius I or Xerxes I (521-486-465). Daric ND (5th century BC), Sardis. Av. The Great King, bearded, wearing the cidaris and the candys, kneeling on the right with a quiver on his shoulder, holding a spear in his right hand and a bow in his left. Rv. Irregular rectangle incus. Babelon II, 7 (pl.LXXXVI/10) - SNG Cop.274 ; Gold - 8,35 g - 15,5 mm - 12 h From an Emile Bourgey sale on 26 October 1981, No. 107. NGC Ch XF 5/5 4/5 brushed (8524352-004). Of good centering, on an ingot of good title, with a golden patina. Superb with corner bloom.