© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Pharnabazus II Tarsus 380 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 10.38 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| General | Pharnabazus II (380 BC - 373 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.38 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded bust of warrior left wearing crested helmet decorated with palmette on bowl.
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: 𐡅𐡓𐡍𐡁𐡆𐡅 - 𐡊𐡋𐡊
Translation: Frnbzw klk
Comment
Moysey, Issue 2, 39-41.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on the obverse (front side), which suggests that the coin was issued during a period of Persian rule in Cilicia.
