Stater - Datames (Tarsus) (378 BC - 372 BC) front Stater - Datames (Tarsus) (378 BC - 372 BC) back
Stater - Datames (Tarsus) (378 BC - 372 BC) photo
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Stater - Datames Tarsus 378 BC - 372 BC

 
Silver 10.77 g -
Description
Issuer
Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies)
General
Datames Tarkamuwa (380 BC - 362 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
378 BC - 372 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm (550-330 BCE)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.77 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#391664
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bearded head right, wearing helmet; in left field, bunch of grapes.

Script: Aramaic

Lettering: TDMN

Translation: Datames

Comment

Moysey ANSMN 31, 1986, Serie 4, 13v, pl. 2, 18

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire, on one side, and an image of a Persian king, possibly Datames, on the other side. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the Achaemenid period and was also a symbol of the empire's power and influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (378 BC - 372 BC)  - - - - - -

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