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Stater - Balakros 333 BC - 323 BC
Silver | 10.86 g | 24.0 mm |
Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) |
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Satrap | Balacrus (Bάλακρoς) (333 BC - 324 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 333 BC - 323 BC |
Value | Silver Stater (3) |
Currency | Drachm (330-305 BC) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 10.86 g |
Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#172053 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet
Comment
Casabonne Series 2; SNG France –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Balakros (333 BC - 323 BC) from Satrapy of Cilicia (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) made of Silver weighing 10.86 g is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a winged lion on the other, which symbolizes the influence of Greek culture and mythology in the region during the time of Alexander the Great's empire.