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⅒ Stater 312 BC - 308 BC
| Gold | 0.78 g | 7.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Ophellas (321 BC - 309 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312 BC - 308 BC |
| Value | ⅒ Gold Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 7.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of female (Libya?) left.
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Stater coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was minted during the reign of Ophellas, a Greek ruler who ruled over Kyrene and its surrounding territories in the early 4th century BC. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and the Greek god Apollo on the other. Silphium was a highly valued plant in ancient times, known for its culinary and medicinal properties, and it was used as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. The coin's design reflects the importance of trade and commerce in the region during that time period.
