Cilicia, Tarsos, Mazaios Satrap

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Silver Stater.

Mazaios ruled Cilicia for 27 years until just before the Macedonian conquest. Later under Alexander, he became governor of Babylonia.

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Description

Silver Stater.

Mazaios ruled Cilicia for 27 years until just before the Macedonian conquest. Later under Alexander, he became governor of Babylonia.

Additional information

Origin

Ancient Greece

Date

361 – 334 BC

Dimensions

10.9 grams

Obverse

Baal of Tarsos enthroned, holding eagle, corn ear, and grapes in right hand, scepter in left hand. Aramaic legend behind.

Reverse

Lion attacking bull, Aramaic legend above.