© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater Countermarked 360 BC - 333 BC
| Silver | 10.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Nagidos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos standing left, holding grape bunch and thyrsos; Z to upper left, ΚΛ to lower left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NAΓIΔEΩΝ
Z
ΚΛ
Comment
Lederer, Staterprägung -; cf. SNG Levante 10 (for type and countermark); SNG France -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; SNG von Aulock -.
Interesting fact
The Nagidos Stater was issued during the reign of King Arses, who was the last king of the Persian Empire's Cilician satrapy. The coin features a countermark, which was added by the succeeding king, Alexander the Great, as a way to validate the coin's authenticity and value. This countermark is a small image of a lion's head, which was one of Alexander's symbols. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been countermarked by two different rulers, making it a unique piece of history.
