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ID:     3900136
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     PERSIA
City:     Achaemenid Empire
Issuer:     Carradice Type IV
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Siglos
Struck / Cast:     struck
Diameter:     13.5 mm
Weight:     5.85 g
Obverse Description:     Persian King running right, holding bow in front and dagger behind.
Reverse Description:     Incuse irregular punch with a small lion's scalp(or paw) which was engraved into the die.
Primary Reference:     BMC Arabia 122
Photograph Credit:     Calgary Coin
Source:     http://calgarycoin.com
Grade:     VF
Notes:     Examples with designs engraved into the reverse die are very scarce.