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Stater - Tiribazus 410 BC - 385 BC
| Silver | 10.77 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Tiribazus (400 BC - 370 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 410 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.77 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hoplite with Corinthian helmet, spear and shield kneeling to the right, in a pearl square and quadratum incusum.
Script: Aramaic
Translation: TRW
Comment
Casabonne type F6; SNG France 220 var. ('key' symbol on reverse, no grain ear); cf. SNG Levante 60.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Tiribazus (410 BC - 385 BC) from Satrapy of Cilicia (Achaemenid Satrapies) made of Silver weighing 10.77 g is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes II, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a lion attacking a bull, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Achaemenid Empire.
