Satrapy of Lydia ½ Stater - temp. Cyrus the Great "Cyrus II of Persia", -548 – -515
Information
Country
Satrapy of Lydia
Satrapy of Lydia
Currency
Drachm
(550 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Stater - temp. Cyrus the Great "Cyrus II of Pers
Year
-548 – -515
Ruler
Cyrus II the Great
(-560–-530)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.44
Diameter (mm)
16.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Stater - temp. Cyrus the Great "Cyrus II of Pers from Satrapy of Lydia. Issued from -548 to -515. Struck in Silver. Measures 16.2 mm and weighs 5.44 g.
- Obverse
- Confronting heads of lion and bull
- Reverse
- Two square incuse punches of unequal size
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (548 BC - 515 BC) | — | Sardes mint |
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