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Stater - Balakros 333 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 10.93 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.93 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet.
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 10.93 g is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Balakros" on one side, which is a combination of a lion and an eagle. This coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of Alexander the Great and his successors in the ancient Persian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (333 BC - 323 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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