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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 440 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 10.56 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mallos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 390 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.56 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Swan standing left; to left, grasshopper upward; M-[A-Λ-P] to right; all within shallow incuse circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: M-[A-Λ-P]
Comment
Casabonne Type 4; SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; Prospero 583; Traité II 1396, pl. CXXXVII, 21.
Interesting fact
The Mallos Stater is considered one of the earliest coins to feature an image of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Apollo, while the reverse side features a lion's head and the mint name "MALLOS" in ancient Greek letters. This coin is a significant example of early numismatics and the development of coinage in the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 390 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (440 BC - 390 BC) coin.
