{"product_id":"gold-of-the-great-kings-choice-xf-achaemenid-daric","title":"Gold of the Great Kings — Choice XF Achaemenid Daric","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eOwn a Coin from the First World Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eA genuine gold daric of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAchaemenid Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — struck under the rulers who commanded lands from the Mediterranean to India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e✓ NGC Certified\u003cbr data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e✓ Guaranteed Authentic\u003cbr data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e🏹 Obverse: Persian hero-king advancing with bow and spear — symbol of royal authority\u003cbr data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e🔲 Reverse: Incuse punch — hallmark of early ancient minting techniques\u003cbr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e✨ Solid gold daric — the standard of wealth and power in the Persian world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eOwn This Piece of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynx0v9\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eWhy This Coin Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eThe gold daric stands as one of the most recognizable and important coins of the ancient world. Issued by the Achaemenid Persian Empire, it was a trusted and widely accepted gold currency across vast territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe image of the hero-king — often identified with the Great King himself — represents divine authority, military strength, and centralized power. This consistency in design across generations reflects the stability and reach of the Persian system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eThese coins circulated during one of history’s most pivotal eras — the age of conflict and exchange between Persia and the Greek world. They financed armies, trade, and administration across three continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eThe simple incuse punch on the reverse is not a flaw — it is a defining feature of early coin production, showing how these pieces were struck over 2,400 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eChoice Extremely Fine (Ch XF)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example shows strong detail despite a more modest \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e2\/5 strike\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e3\/5 surface\u003c\/strong\u003e rating — characteristics typical of ancient gold coinage that was hand-struck and heavily used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eThis is not just gold — it is the monetary foundation of the first great empire in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"y18rx0\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCollectors of ancient gold coinage\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eHistory enthusiasts of Persia and the ancient Near East\u003cbr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eAdvanced collectors seeking iconic types\u003cbr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eAnyone looking for a high-impact, historically significant piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sfvfr1\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eOne authentic Achaemenid gold daric\u003cbr data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eDenomination: AV Daric (gold)\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eGrade: Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF)\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eStrike: 2\/5 | Surface: 3\/5\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eObverse: Hero-king with bow and spear\u003cbr data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eReverse: Incuse punch\u003cbr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eDate: c. 5th century BC\u003cbr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eOver 2,400 years old — each coin is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"esjwj2\" data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eGuaranteed authentic ancient coin\u003cbr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eCarefully sourced and verified\u003cbr data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003cbr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eSecure shipping from the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15enqho\" data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eNew to Ancient Coins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2590\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStart your journey here: kinzercoins.com\/collections\/im-new-to-ancient-coins\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinzer Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51113455485234,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/6202\/7570\/files\/gold-of-the-great-kings-choice-xf-achaemenid-daric-7680657.png?v=1777627507","url":"https:\/\/kinzercoins.com\/products\/gold-of-the-great-kings-choice-xf-achaemenid-daric","provider":"Kinzer Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}