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 10.63 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Soloi (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 375 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.63 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#432391
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Grape bunch on vine tendril; HP monogram to upper left, ΣOΛEΩN to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣOΛEΩN

Comment

Casabonne Type 5; SNG France –; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Copenhagen –; BMC –; Traité –; Athena Fund II 791.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Solar Lion," which was a symbol of the city of Soloi and represented the power and strength of the city's rulers.