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1⁄48 Stater 575 BC - 525 BC
| Electrum | 0.27 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 | 0.27 g |
| Diameter | 5.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scorpion
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 and paved the way for the widespread use of coins in trade and commerce.
