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© Nomos AG
Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 10.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#361201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bellerophon on pegasus prancing left.
Ankh below.
Interesting fact
The Tarsos Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a living person, which was a revolutionary design choice at the time. The coin features a portrait of the Persian satrap (governor) of Cilicia, Datames, who ruled the region from 425 BC to 400 BC. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring gods or goddesses on coins, and marked a shift towards more secular designs.
