Ancient Gold Persian Achaemenid Empire Daric Coin, 420 BC
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Ancient Gold Persian Achaemenid Empire Daric Coin, 420 BC
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- Dimensions:Height: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)Diameter: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:420 BC
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1052210197061
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