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Stater - Tiribazus Mallos 384 BC - 383 BC
| Silver | 10.33 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Lydia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Tiribazus (388 BC - 380 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 384 BC - 383 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.33 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ahura-Mazda facing, head right, body terminating in solar disk with wings and tail feathers, holding up wreath in right hand, lotus blossom in left.
Comment
Casabonne Series 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion, which was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire, on one side, and an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Tiribazus, who was a Persian satrap (governor) of Lydia, and it reflects the blending of Persian and Lydian cultures that occurred during this time period.
