¼ Stater (315 BC - 312 BC) front ¼ Stater (315 BC - 312 BC) back
¼ Stater (315 BC - 312 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

¼ Stater 315 BC - 312 BC

 
Gold 2.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Cypriot city (Cyprus (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
315 BC - 312 BC
Value
¼ Gold Stater (5)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.03 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#139932
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull advancing towards the right with the inscription Pa-Sa in Cypriot syllabic above the bull.

Translation: King Sa-

Comment

Markou 6.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a mythical creature called the "Cypriot centaur," which is a half-human, half-horse creature that was believed to be a symbol of strength and power in ancient Cyprus.