1⁄24 Stater (525 BC - 475 BC) front 1⁄24 Stater (525 BC - 475 BC) back
1⁄24 Stater (525 BC - 475 BC) photo
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1⁄24 Stater 525 BC - 475 BC

 
Silver 0.61 g 7.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Phlious (Phliasia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
525 BC - 475 BC
Value
1⁄24 Stater = ⅛ Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.61 g
Diameter
7.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#143568
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Incuse square

Comment

BCD Peloponnesos 80 var. (incuse type); HGC 5, 137 var. (same).

An unpublished variety.

Interesting fact

The 1/24 Stater coin from Phlious (Phliasia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. It was made of silver and weighed approximately 0.61 grams. Despite its small size, this coin held significant value in its time and was used for everyday transactions.