Persian Daric Type III Gold Coin

Weight/Size: 15mm, 8. grams

Materials: Gold

Date: Persian Empire, 486 - 515BC

Provenance: Acquired from a Canadian collector.

The Persian Daric Type III gold coin refers to a specific type of ancient gold coin that was issued by the Achaemenid Empire

The Daric is made of gold, specifically of a high-purity gold alloy.

The obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of the Persian king or ruler, usually depicted wearing a kidaris, a type of headdress. The reverse (back) of the coin typically displays an incuse (sunken) punch mark, which could vary in design.


The Persian Daric Type III gold coin was not only used as a medium of exchange but also carried symbolic and political significance.