Achaemenid Empire, 5th century BC, Gold Daric. obverse- Hero King with bow and spear, reverse Incuse punch
Ezra 7:15 "You are to take with you silver and gold that the King and his advisors have freely given to the God of Israel, whose dwelling place is in Jerusalem"
Gold Darics were given to Ezra by Persian King Artaxeres. These coins financed the exile's journey to Jerusalem following a long period of captivity in Babylon.
The mesmerizing luster of this 94% pure gold is as alluring today as it was two thousand five hundred years ago !
