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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 375 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 10.582 g | - |
| Issuer | Mallos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.582 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#361181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter standing right, holding flaming torch and ears of corn.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MAΛ
Interesting fact
The Mallos Stater is considered one of the earliest coins to feature a portrait of a living person. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a bearded man, believed to be King Arintas of Mallos, making it a unique and significant piece in the history of numismatics.
