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Stater - Kherei 410 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 8.53 g | 24 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 | 8.53 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena seated right on dolphin left, wearing crested Attic helmet and long chiton, holding spear in right hand, left hand extended and placed on shield to right, upon which stands an owl left, head facing; Kh-E-RẼ-I (in Lycian) around.
Script: Lycian
Translation: Kherẽi
Comment
Mørkholm & Zahle II 36; Müseler VI, 5; Falghera 166; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Copenhagen Supp. –; Traité II 343, pl. XCIX; Waddington 2933.
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 8.53 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 multicultural nature of the Achaemenid Empire.
