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Stater - Kherei 410 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 8.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Kherei (circa 410-390 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 410 BC - 390 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded head right, wearing kyrbasia; KHERÊI (in Lycian) behind; all within incuse square.
Script: Lycian
Translation: Kherẽi
Comment
Mørkholm & Zahle II 55; Falghera –; Reuter 82; cf. SNG Copenhagen Supp. 452; SNG von Aulock –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Kherei (410 BC - 390 BC) from Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) made of Silver weighing 8.46 g is that it features a unique blend of Lycian and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which is a common motif in Lycian coinage, while the reverse side features an inscription in Aramaic script, which was the language of the Achaemenid Empire. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the interactions between the Lycian people and their Persian rulers.
