n. [ Gr. dareiko`s, of Persian origin. ] 1. (Antiq.) (a) A gold coin of ancient Persia, weighing usually a little more than 128 grains, and bearing on one side the figure of an archer. (b) A silver coin of about 86 grains, having the figure of an archer, and hence, in modern times, called a daric. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Any very pure gold coin. [ 1913 Webster ]