Silver Siglos - Persia, Time of Xerxes c 486-450 BC

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Silver Siglos - Ancient Persia (Achaemenid Kings) - Time of Xerxes, c. 486-450 BC.

Obv: Great King kneeling right, with spear and bow. 

Rev: Incuse Punch.

Sear-G4678. 14.7x16 mm, 5.50 gm. 

The historical mark of the Achaemenid Empire went far beyond its territorial and military influences and included cultural, social, technological and religious influences as well. Many Athenians adopted Achaemenid customs in their daily lives in a reciprocal cultural exchange, some being employed by, or allied to the Persian kings. The impact of Cyrus the Great's Edict of Restoration is mentioned in Judeo-Christian texts and the empire was instrumental in the spread of Zoroastrianism as far east as China.

Even Alexander the Great, the man who would set out to conquer this vast empire, would respect its customs, by enforcing respect for the royal Persian kings including Cyrus the Great, and even by appearing in proskynesis, a Persian royal custom, despite stern Macedonian disapproval.

 
  • Inventory# PA-2932
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