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Stater (450 BC) photo
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Stater 450 BC

450 BC year
Silver 10.82 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kelenderis (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
450 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.82 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#420487
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of goat kneeling to left, within dotted border.

Comment

SNG Levante 16 var. (ethnic on the reverse); SNG Paris 43 var. (ethnic on the reverse).

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from Kelenderis (Cilicia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world, and its design featured the image of a lion's head, which was a symbol of power and strength.