Stater - Pharnabazus II (Tarsus) (380 BC - 375 BC) front Stater - Pharnabazus II (Tarsus) (380 BC - 375 BC) back
Stater - Pharnabazus II (Tarsus) (380 BC - 375 BC) photo
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Stater - Pharnabazus II Tarsus 380 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver 10.60 g 19 mm
Description
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
10.60 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#426846
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bearded head left, wearing helmet; in right field, ankh.

Script: Aramaic

Comment

Moysey ANSMN 31, 1986, Serie 3, 46-49; SNG von Aulock 5918 var. (different position of legend on reverse).

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (380 BC - 375 BC)  - - - - - -

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