Stater - Mazaios Tarsos

€1.00
IssuerCilicia, Satrapy of
Year361 BC - 334 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm (550-330 BCE)
CompositionSilver
Weight10.62 g
Dimensions25.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG France#340-342
Obverse descriptionBaaltars seated left on backless throne, his body turned to front, holding an eagle, a grain ear and a vine branch with a bunch of grapes in his right hand, and long scepter in his left. To lower left, MR (in Aramaic). To right, B’LTRZ (in Aramaic)
Obverse scriptAramaic
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLion attacking bull left; MZDY (in Aramaic) above, SM (in Aramaic) below.
Reverse scriptAramaic
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (361 BC - 334 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9769834930
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