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© Nomos AG
Stater Ura 460 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 10.81 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kelenderis (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 460 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.81 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged lion standing to right, its head turned back to left; in field to left, globe; all within border of dots in shallow incuse square.
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: 𐤀𐤓𐤄
Translation: 'RH
Comment
Apparently unpublished, but cf. Traité II, 2 for a similar winged ibex.
Interesting fact
The Stater (Ura) coin from Kelenderis (Cilicia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world, and its design featured the image of a lion's head, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Greek culture.
