Front: Darius II Persian King Hero; quiver over shoulder, holding bow and spear
Reverse: Incuse punch mark
Circa: 5th century B.C.E.
Darius II (reigned 423–404 BCE) was an Achaemenid Persian King known as Ochus before taking the throne; his reign was marked by internal revolts such as support for Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. He maintained the empire's monetary system by minting gold darics and silver sigloi like this one.
These very early coins supported trade paying mercenaries during conflicts with Athens and other wars in the 400's BCE.
