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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 384 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 9.77 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Nagidos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 384 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.77 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos standing left, holding grape bunch on vine and thyrsos; to upper left, monogram above star; PΦA to lower left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NAΓIΔIKON
PΦA
Comment
Casabonne type 3.
Interesting fact
The Nagidos Stater was minted during the reign of King Artaxerxes III, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 384 BC to 375 BC. The coin features an image of the king on one side and an inscription in ancient Persian on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not used as a form of currency, but rather as a symbol of the king's power and authority. It's a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.
