Stater (380 BC - 333 BC) front Stater (380 BC - 333 BC) back
Stater (380 BC - 333 BC) photo
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Stater 380 BC - 333 BC

 
Silver 9.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Soloi (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
380 BC - 333 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.85 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#172065
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of satrap right, wearing Persian headdress. Σ-O-Λ-I-K-O-N faintly visible around

Script: Greek

Lettering: Σ O Λ I K O N

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other, which suggests that the coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Soloi in Cilicia (modern-day Turkey) during the 4th century BC.