Achaemenid Siglos

About Achaemenid Siglos

See Persian Siglos entry. The Achaemenid siglos was the silver workhorse of the Persian Empire. Over 50 mint signatures are known. The bow and arrow type remained unchanged for nearly 200 years, a remarkable consistency. Persian sigloi are found in huge hoards throughout the former empire, from Turkey to Afghanistan. They are affordable for beginning ancient coin collectors.