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⅓ Stater 302 BC
302 BC year| Gold | 2.62 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 302 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Gold Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#183464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Barley ear with six grains and leaf to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: METAΠON
Comment
Johnston G3; SNG Ashmolean 724 var. (without NIKA).
Achaean standard.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Stater coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was minted during the reign of Alexander the Great and features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a lion on the other. Despite being made of gold, the coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the city-state of Metapontion during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-302) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Stater (302 BC) coin.
