Stater (410 BC - 375 BC) front Stater (410 BC - 375 BC) back
Stater (410 BC - 375 BC) photo
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Stater 410 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver 10.72 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kelenderis (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 375 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.72 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#420483
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Goat kneeling to right, its head turned back to left; in exergue, T.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΕΛΕΝ
T

Comment

SNG France 71 var. (TA on the exergue).

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from Kelenderis (Cilicia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world, and its design was influenced by the Greek goddess Athena. The obverse side of the coin features an image of Athena's head, while the reverse side depicts an owl, which was a symbol associated with Athena and represented wisdom and knowledge. The use of Athena's image on the coin highlights the cultural and economic ties between the city of Kelenderis and the wider Greek world during this time period.