© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater - Mazaios Tarsos 361 BC - 334 BC
| Silver | 10.62 g | 25.0 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 | 10.62 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#193585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lion attacking bull left; MZDY (in Aramaic) above, SM (in Aramaic) below.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Mazaios," which is a hybrid creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. This creature was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persian culture, and its depiction on the coin highlights the influence of Persian culture on the Satrapy of Cilicia during the Achaemenid period.
