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Stater 385 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 10.37 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mallos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 385 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.37 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles strangling the Nemean Lion and a club below
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 the king of Mallos, while the reverse side features a seated goddess and an inscription in ancient Greek. This coinage innovation of featuring a real person's portrait was a significant departure from the earlier coins that featured mythological figures or abstract designs.
