© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1⁄12 Stater 525 BC - 475 BC
| Billon | 0.95 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Lesbos city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 475 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Silver Stater (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion's head on one side, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. The lion was a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty, and its depiction on coins was often used to convey the power and authority of the issuing city-state or ruler.
