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1⁄24 Stater - Pixodarus Halicarnassus 341 BC - 335 BC
| Gold | 0.35 g | 5 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Pixodarus (340 BC - 334 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 341 BC - 335 BC |
| Value | ¹⁄₂₄ Daric (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Persic daric |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Labrys; Π-I flanking handle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Π-I
Comment
BMC Caria pg. 184, 4; Babelon, Perses 411–413; Traité II 107; SNG Kayhan –; SNG Copenhagen - .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a satrap, or Persian governor, on one side, and the Persian king on the other. This highlights the dual nature of the Achaemenid Empire, which was both a centralized power and a collection of semi-autonomous provinces ruled by satraps. The coin also showcases the use of gold as a medium of currency in the ancient world, and the importance of trade and commerce in the Achaemenid Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (341 BC - 335 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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