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Stater - Kuprilli 470 BC - 435 BC
| Silver | 9.80 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Kuprilli (KO𐊓PΛΛE) (circa 480-440 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 435 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.80 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triskeles within square frame of elongated pearls. All within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Kuprilli Stater from the Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) is notable for its unique design, which features a lion's head on one side and an inscription in ancient Lycian script on the other. The Lycian script is a rare and ancient writing system that was used by the Lycians, a civilization that lived in what is now modern-day Turkey. The use of this script on the coin indicates the cultural and linguistic diversity of the ancient world and highlights the rich history of the region.
