Stater (440 BC - 410 BC) front Stater (440 BC - 410 BC) back
Stater (440 BC - 410 BC) photo
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Stater 440 BC - 410 BC

 
Silver 10.73 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Soloi (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
440 BC - 410 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.73 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#432587
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Grape bunch on vine; Θ to right of stem, ΣOΛEΩN to left, ankh-like symbol to lower right; all within dotted circle.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Θ
ΣOΛEΩN

Comment

SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock –; BMC –.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Cilicia. The lion was also associated with the god Apollo, who was revered in Soloi, and the coin's design may have been meant to convey the city's connection to the deity.