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© Nomos AG
Stater 350 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 9.83 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kelenderis (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.83 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#420655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Goat kneeling to right, head turned left; to right, facing head of lion; below, dot it circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΕΛΕ
Comment
Apparently unpublished, cf. BMC 34-35; cf. von Aulock 5640 for same obverse.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Kelenderis (Cilicia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world, and its design was influenced by the Persian Empire, which had conquered the region in the 6th century BC. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and an inscription in ancient Greek on the other, indicating its weight and purity. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not as valuable as other coins made of gold or electrum, and it was primarily used for everyday transactions. Today, coins like this are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
