Stater (410 BC - 390 BC) front Stater (410 BC - 390 BC) back
Stater (410 BC - 390 BC) photo
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Stater 410 BC - 390 BC

 
Silver 11.34 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kaunos (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 390 BC
Value
Stater (2)
Currency
Aeginetic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.34 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#147543
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Baety (?), with a pellet in the center. Inverted letters Δ and Γ above and all within incuse square

Script: Greek

Comment

BMC Cilicia, p. 97, 11; Konuk 111-116.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known portrait of a living person, which is believed to be King Satrap II, who ruled over the ancient city of Kaunos in Caria (present-day Turkey) during the 4th century BC. This coin is considered a rare and significant artifact in the history of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (410 BC - 390 BC)  - - - - - -

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