© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Stater - Pharnabazos Tarsos 380 BC - 373 BC
| Silver | 10.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| General | Pharnabazus II (380 BC - 373 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 373 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bearded head of Ares (?) to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a volute on the bowl.
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: 𐡅𐡓𐡍[𐡁𐡆 𐡊𐡋𐡊
Translation: Frnbzw klk
Comment
Casabonne series 3.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a Persian-style royal portrait of Pharnabazos, while the reverse side features a Greek-style image of a satyr, which was a mythical creature commonly associated with the god Dionysus. This blending of cultural styles reflects the multicultural nature of the Achaemenid Empire, which spanned across three continents and brought together people from diverse backgrounds.
