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© Trustees of the British Museum
¼ Stater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Electrum | 4.3 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater (5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square punch.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Stater from Samos (Ionia) made of Electrum is significant because it features the earliest known image of a Greek goddess on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Apollo, while the reverse side features a female figure holding a scepter and a small lion, which is believed to represent the goddess Hera. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Greek numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
