Stater (400 BC - 384 BC) front Stater (400 BC - 384 BC) back
Stater (400 BC - 384 BC) photo
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Stater 400 BC - 384 BC

 
Silver 10.06 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Nagidos (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 384 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.06 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#412793
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dionysos standing left, holding grape bunch on vine and thyrsos; EY to upper left, ΛA to lower left.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
NAΓIΔIKON
EY
ΛA

Comment

Casabonne type 4.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "Satyr" on one side, which was a common motif in ancient Greek art and mythology.