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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater - Doxandros 470 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 10.763 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Marion (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.763 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#362189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Phrixos, naked, running left; his right arm around a ram jumping left; double-axe below.
Script: Cypriot
Comment
Zapiti & Michaelidou 1; BMC p. 71, 1; Traité II 1366; Kunstfreund 168.
Interesting fact
The Doxandros Stater from Marion (Cyprus) is significant because it features the first known portrait of a Cypriot king, Doxandros, on one of its sides. This coin was minted during his reign (470-450 BC) and showcases his bust, wearing a royal diadem, along with an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "DOXANDROS". This coinage innovation of featuring a ruler's portrait was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins and signified the growing power and influence of the Cypriot kingdoms during that time.
