{"product_id":"archaemenid-empire-coin-pendant","title":"Archaemenid Empire Ancient Coin Pendant - 14k Gold (5th c BCE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront: Darius II Persian King Hero; quiver over shoulder, holding bow and spear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: Incuse punch mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca: 5th century B.C.E.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarius II \u003c\/strong\u003e(reigned 423–404 BCE) was an Achaemenid \u003cstrong\u003ePersian King known as Ochus\u003c\/strong\u003e before taking the throne; his reign was marked by internal revolts such as support for \u003cstrong\u003eSparta\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Peloponnesian War. He maintained the empire's monetary system by minting gold darics and silver sigloi like this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eThese very early coins supported trade paying mercenaries during conflicts with Athens and other wars in the 400's BCE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArgentum (AR) Silver Sigios \/ 14k Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 20mm x 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 14k gold beads and double ring bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eNGC Cert: 8229611-004 Authentic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eFree Domestic Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eArrives in satin pouch \/ gift box and shine cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eChain not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061527757057,"sku":null,"price":1197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6247.jpg?v=1775943856","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/archaemenid-empire-coin-pendant","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}