© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
½ Stater 400 BC - 350 BC
| Gold | 4.29 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Siphnos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | ½ Gold Stater (10) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#369715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove flying right, grain ear before the name of the city around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Σ Ι Φ
Interesting fact
The ½ Stater coin from Siphnos (Cyclades) made of Gold weighing 4.29 g is interesting because it features a unique design, with the head of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a dolphin on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
