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Stater - Tiribazus 387 BC - 386 BC
| Silver | 10.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Lydia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Tiribazus (388 BC - 380 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 386 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of satrap right, wearing bashlyk; ΣO-Λ-I-K retrograde around.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ΣO-Λ-I-K
Comment
Casabonne Series 2, Group B; Traité II 563.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Tiribazus (387 BC - 386 BC) from Satrapy of Lydia (Achaemenid Satrapies) made of Silver weighing 10.10 g is that it features an image of a lion on one side and an inscription in Aramaic on the other, which was a common feature of coins during the Achaemenid Empire.
