Stater - Balakros (333 BC - 323 BC) front Stater - Balakros (333 BC - 323 BC) back
Stater - Balakros (333 BC - 323 BC) photo
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Stater - Balakros 333 BC - 323 BC

 
Silver 10.81 g 27 mm
Description
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
10.81 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#385086
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet.

Comment

Casabonne Series 2, dies D12/R1; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Hunterian –; BMC 67 (Tarsos).

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 10.81 g is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a winged lion on the other, which symbolizes the power and protection of the goddess.