© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 10.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsos (Cilicia) |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413200 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aramaic TRZ above naked hoplite, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, kneeling to right, holding lance and shield; ankh-symbol to right, all within square border of dots and shallow incuse.
Script: Aramaic
Comment
SNG France 219-220 var. (Ankh to left).
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 Greek goddess Athena on one side and a lion on the other, which symbolized the power and strength of the city of Tarsos. This design was influential in the development of coinage in the ancient world and paved the way for future coins to feature portraits of rulers and other important figures.
