© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Kuprilli 485 BC - 440 BC
| Silver | 9.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Kuprilli (KO𐊓PΛΛE) (circa 480-440 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485 BC - 440 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triskeles, right leg ending in griffin's head. In lower right field, KO. All within dotted frame in incuse square.
Script: Lycian
Lettering: ΚΟ
Translation: Kupreli
Comment
Mørkholm-Zahle, Kuprlli 5 var. (triskeles on body but this reverse die); Müseler-Nollé IV, 7 var. (triskeles on body but this reverse die).
Interesting fact
The Kuprilli Stater from Dynasts of Lycia (Achaemenid Satrapies) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Lycian and Persian design elements. On one side, the coin depicts a lion, which was a common motif in Lycian coinage, while on the other side, it features an image of a Persian king, highlighting the influence of the Achaemenid Empire on the region. This blending of cultures is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world and the exchange of ideas that occurred between different civilizations.
