1⁄12 Stater (550 BC - 480 BC) front 1⁄12 Stater (550 BC - 480 BC) back
1⁄12 Stater (550 BC - 480 BC) photo
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1⁄12 Stater 550 BC - 480 BC

 
Billon 0.95 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Lesbos city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
550 BC - 480 BC
Value
1⁄12 Silver Stater (¼)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.95 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#370308
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other, which suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency for trading goods and services.