© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1⁄24 Stater 525 BC - 475 BC
| Silver | 0.49 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Lesbos city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 475 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Silver Stater (⅛) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion's head left within 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, particularly in the 6th century BC. The lion's head symbolized strength, courage, and royalty, and was often associated with the goddess Artemis, who was revered on the island of Lesbos. The use of this image on the coin suggests that the people of Lesbos valued these qualities and wanted to showcase their connection to Greek culture and mythology.
