© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
⅓ Stater 510 BC - 490 BC
| Silver | 4.9 g |
| Issuer | Ialysos (Rhodes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 510 BC - 490 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Silver Stater (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#356793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle's head left, floral volute above.
Comment
Traité 2.1, 768.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a stag's head, which was a symbol of the goddess Artemis, who was revered as the patron deity of the city of Ialysos. The stag's head is depicted in a left-facing position, with its ears pointed upwards and its mouth open, as if it's about to drink water. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and was used to represent the city's connection to the natural world and its dependence on the gods for prosperity and protection.
