Stater - temp. Cyrus the Great "Cyrus II of Persia" Lydia satrapy 548 BC - 515 BC
| Gold | 8.164 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Lydia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Cyrus II the Great (560 BC - 530 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 548 BC - 515 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.164 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#70797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two square incuse punches of unequal size
Comment
The types of the Lydian king were continued by the Persians until c. 515 BC when the first of the running king sigloi were issued.In 548 BC, the Achaemenid king Cyrus II the Great took possession of Sardis and Lydia became his satrapy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other side. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 559 BC to 530 BC, and it was used as a form of currency throughout the empire. The lion was a symbol of the Persian Empire and was often depicted on coins and other artifacts from that time period.
