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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1⁄48 Stater 575 BC - 525 BC
| Electrum | 0.23 g | 5.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mylasa (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 575 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | 1⁄48 Electrum Stater (7⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 0.23 g |
| Diameter | 5.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#150543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Scorpion in incuse square punch
Comment
Traité I 94.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known portrait of a human on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded man, believed to be King Mylasus, who ruled Mylasa during the 6th century BC. This coinage was a significant innovation in ancient numismatics, as it introduced the concept of a standardized currency with a consistent weight and design, which helped facilitate trade and commerce in the region.
