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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater Countermarked 384 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 10.21 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Nagidos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 384 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.21 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos standing left, holding thyrsos and grape vine with bunch; to left, Z in upper field, Δ in lower; countermark: eagle standing right and upward trident..
Script: Greek
Lettering: NAΓIΔEΩN
Comment
Casabonne Type 3; SNG France –; SNG Levante –; Traité II 1514.
Interesting fact
The Nagidos Stater was countermarked with a small image of a lion, which was a symbol of the city of Nagidos. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the city, rather than the larger kingdom of Cilicia. This practice of countermarking coins was common in ancient times, and it allowed cities and other smaller political entities to issue their own currency while still being tied to the larger economic system of the kingdom or empire.
