© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Datames Tarsus 369 BC - 362 BC
| Silver | 10.72 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| General | Datames Tarkamuwa (380 BC - 362 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 369 BC - 362 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.72 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
God Ana, with raised right hand, facing Datames, naked to waist; between them, thymiaterion. All within square dotted border.
Script: Aramaic
Comment
Casabonne Series 3; Moysey Issue 5.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on one side, and a lion attacking a bull on the other. This symbolism reflects the Achaemenid Empire's cultural and religious influences, as well as its political power and control over the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (369 BC - 362 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Datames (Tarsus) (369 BC - 362 BC) coin.
