Stater (440 BC - 390 BC) front Stater (440 BC - 390 BC) back
Stater (440 BC - 390 BC) photo
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Stater 440 BC - 390 BC

 
Silver 10.99 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mallos (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
440 BC - 390 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.99 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#177209
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Swan standing left, letters MAP above, ankh-like symbol to left and all within incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MAP

Comment

Unpublished in the standard references.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a lion, which was a common motif in ancient Cilician coinage. The lion was a symbol of power and strength, and its depiction on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the city's military prowess and economic prosperity.