Stater - Balakros

Features

Issuer Satrapy of Cilicia (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC))
Satrap Balacrus (Bάλακρoς) (333 BC - 324 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 333 BC - 323 BC
Value Silver Stater (3)
Currency Drachm (330-305 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 10.86 g
Diameter 24.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
172053

Obverse

Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; grain ear and grapes to left; below throne, Σ-O below and above strut, respectively

Reverse

Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet

Comments

Casabonne Series 2 (D-/R1 [unlisted obv. die]); SNG France –; SNG Levante 52 (same rev. die [listed as obv.]); Sunrise 145 (this coin).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Stater - Balakros
CNG
Triton XVIII
Lot 58
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2015 XF USD 6000.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Stater - Balakros
CNG
Electronic Auction 544
Lot 170
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2023 VF USD 800.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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