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½ Stater 239 BC - 229 BC
| Gold | 4.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Aetolian League (Aitolia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 239 BC - 229 BC |
| Value | ½ Gold Stater (10) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#352512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aetolia, personified, seated right on a pile of Celtic shields, wearing causia, short chiton, chlamys and endromides, with sword slung around waist; holding spear and wreath-bearing Nike. To right, figure of Artemis running to right, quiver at shoulder.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AITΩΛΩN
Translation: Aitolia
Comment
Tsangari, p. 75, 459, pl. 24; BMC 3, pl. XXX, 4; Morkholm, EHC, p. 35, 515.
Interesting fact
The Aetolian League's ½ Stater coin, made of gold and weighing 4.3g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in ancient Greece. The Aetolian League was a confederation of cities and territories in western Greece that was formed in the 3rd century BC, and this coin was likely used for trade and commerce within the league's territories. The fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency, and its weight of 4.3g indicates that it was a substantial coin with a high level of intrinsic value.
