Stater - Tiribazus (Nagidos) (388 BC - 380 BC) front Stater - Tiribazus (Nagidos) (388 BC - 380 BC) back
Stater - Tiribazus (Nagidos) (388 BC - 380 BC) photo
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Stater - Tiribazus Nagidos 388 BC - 380 BC

 
Silver 9.86 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Satrapy of Lydia (Achaemenid Satrapies)
Satrap
Tiribazus (388 BC - 380 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
388 BC - 380 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm (550-330 BCE)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.86 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#412882
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of Tiribazos to right, with beard and mustache wearing a kyrbasia bound with a taenia.

Script: Greek

Lettering: A

Comment

Unpublished, c.f. SNG France  5.

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 Tiribazus himself, on the other side. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade during the Achaemenid period and was also a symbol of the empire's power and influence.