Tarsos Stater, -440 – -400
Information
Country
Tarsos
Tarsos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
-440 – -400
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
10.71
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Tarsos. Issued from -440 to -400. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 10.71 g.
- Obverse
- Horseman (Syennesis?) riding to left, wearing kyrbasia, holding lotus flower in right hand and reins in left, bow in bowcase on saddle. Key symbol below horse and an eagl (?) on branch behind
- Reverse
- Archer in kneeling-running stance to right, quiver over shoulder, drawing bow. Key symbol and Aramaic 'TRZ' behind, all within dotted border within incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 400 BC) | — |
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