© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
⅓ Stater 440 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 3.42 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Silver Stater (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of Pegasos flying right; TRZ (in Aramaic) to right; all in dotted square within incuse square.
Comment
Per CNG, as of beginning of 2023, unpublished and apparently unique.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Taras", which is a winged horse with a human head, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of the Persian Empire, and the Taras image was likely used to symbolize the city of Tarsos' connection to the Persian Empire.
