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⅒ Stater 331 BC - 313 BC
| Gold | 0.78 g | 7.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 331 BC - 313 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#185785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female head to left, her hair bound up in a roll and wearing a simple drop earring.
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Stater coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the 4th century BC, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design has remained relatively consistent throughout its history. Despite being made of gold, the coin's value was not necessarily tied to the value of the metal itself, but rather to the authority and credit of the issuing government. This highlights the idea that currency is not just a physical object, but also a social construct that relies on trust and confidence in the institutions that issue it.
