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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
Stater - Mazaios 361 BC - 334 BC
| Silver | 10.42 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Mazaeus (Μαζαῖος) (361 BC - 331 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 361 BC - 334 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.42 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#280165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion left, attacking bull right above crenellated walls; MZDY ZY 'BRNHR’ W ḤLK (in Aramaic) above.
Script: Aramaic
Translation: Mazaios, Governor of Transeuphrates and Cilicia
Comment
Casabonne Series 4, Group A.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Mazaios (361 BC - 334 BC) from Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) made of Silver weighing 10.42 g is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on the obverse (front side), signifying the Achaemenid Empire's influence and control over the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (361 BC - 334 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Mazaios (361 BC - 334 BC) coin.
