© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 455 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 10.62 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tarsos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.62 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of bull to right, key symbol to right. All within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Tarsos Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a living person, which was a revolutionary design choice at the time. The coin features a profile of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a bearded king on the other, believed to be King Artaxerxes II of Persia. This design choice symbolized the political alliance between the city-state of Tarsos and the Persian Empire.
