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
Weight (g)
10.76
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Tarsos. Issued from -440 to -400. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 10.76 g.
- Obverse
- Horseman (Syennesis?) riding to left, holding lotus flower in right hand and reins in left, bow in bowcase on saddle. Key symbol below horse
- Reverse
- Two Persian soldiers, standing vis-a-vis, each holding spear, with bow in bowcase over shoulder. Aramaic legend 'TRZ' between, letters 'L R' before right hand figure
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 400 BC) | — |
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