Persia, Achaemenid Empire, Darius I, ca. 505-480 BC, Daric, extremely rare

Persia. Achaemenid Empire. Darius I, ca. 505-480 BC. AV Daric 8.35 g.
Obverse: Great King in kneeling-running stance right, drawing back bow and preparing to shoot arrow // Reverse: Rectangular incuse punch with irregular interior surface.

Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 11) BMC Arabia -; SNG Copenhagen -..

Lustrous, fully centered and well detailed example. Extremely rare, especially in this condition.
NGC graded MS ★ Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5