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Stater 440 BC
440 BC year| Silver | 10.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Holmoi (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 440 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stern of a galley to left; all within deep circular incuse.
Comment
Unpublished without a reverse legend.
Interesting fact
The Holmoi Stater from Cilicia, which , is considered one of the earliest coins to feature an image of a ruler or king. The obverse side of the coin features a bearded king wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side shows a lion and an eagle fighting over a stag. This imagery was likely meant to symbolize the power and authority of the ruler. The use of a ruler's image on coins became a common practice in later centuries and is still used on many coins today.
