Tarsos (BC 378-372) Stater - Datames

Datames, Satrap, 378-372 BC. AR Stater (10.51g, 23mm, 10h). Baalters enthroned right, holding grape cluster and ear of wheat in left hand and eagle-tipped scepter in right, Aramaic writing ('Baaltars') behind, lion under throne; all within a crenellated border / Satrap enthroned right, examining arrow, quiver in lap, bow at feet, Ahura Mazda in field to right, Aramaic legend to left (Datames).

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Filename:	CiliciaStater.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tarsos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	ANS Museum notes 31 (1986), Pl. 5, 52; cf. SNG Levante 85-88 var. (symbol under throne)
Photo courtesy of:	Darcy Phelan
Filesize:	155 KiB
Date added:	Feb 15, 2005
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