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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater Countermarked 384 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 10.14 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Nagidos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 384 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.14 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos standing left, holding grape bunch on vine and thyrsos; monogram to upper left, AK to lower left; countermark: bull advancing right within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NAΓIΔIKON
AK
Comment
Casabonne Type 3; Lederer Group IXb, 47 var.; BMC 24 var. (letters on reverse); SNG BN 28 var. (letters on reverse); SNG Levante –.
Interesting fact
The Nagidos Stater was countermarked with a small image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Persian Empire. This suggests that the coin was issued during the period of Persian rule in Cilicia, which was a satrapy (province) of the Persian Empire at the time. The use of a Persian symbol on a local coin highlights the cultural and political influence of the Persian Empire on the region.
