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⅒ Stater - Kydis 331 BC - 322 BC
| Gold | 0.84 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 331 BC - 322 BC |
| Value | ⅒ Gold Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of female (Libya?) right.
Comment
Traité III 1875, pl. XV, 20.
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Stater - Kydis coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was minted during the reign of King Magas, who was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. Despite being a small coin, it was made of gold, which indicates the wealth and prosperity of Kyrene during that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a lion on the other, which reflects the cultural and religious influences of the region.
