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Stater - Datames Tarsus 375 BC
375 BC year| Silver | 10.52 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| General | Datames Tarkamuwa (380 BC - 362 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Satrap seated right, wearing Persian dress, testing arrow held in both hands; TRKMW (in Aramaic) to left, winged solar disk with volutes to upper right, bow to lower right.
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: trdmw
Translation: Datames
Comment
Casabonne Series 2; Moysey Issue 6.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Datames (Tarsus) (375 BC) from Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) made of Silver weighing 10.52 g 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 coin is a rare example of Achaemenid art and symbolism, showcasing the cultural exchange and influence of the Persian Empire during its time.
