1⁄24 Stater (600 BC - 550 BC) front 1⁄24 Stater (600 BC - 550 BC) back
1⁄24 Stater (600 BC - 550 BC) photo
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1⁄24 Stater 600 BC - 550 BC

 
Electrum 0.58 g 4.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Ionian city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
600 BC - 550 BC
Value
Myshemihekte (1⁄24)
Currency
Electrum Stater
Composition
Electrum
Weight
0.58 g
Diameter
4.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#185320
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rough incuse square

Interesting fact

The 1/24 Stater coin from an Uncertain Ionian city, made of Electrum and weighing 0.58g, is a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Greece. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscriptions can provide valuable information about the culture, politics, and economy of the time period in which it was minted. For example, the coin's obverse (front) side often featured the image of a mythological figure or deity, while the reverse (back) side might have featured an image of a local landmark or symbol. Additionally, the coin's weight and purity of Electrum can reveal information about the minting techniques and standards of the time. Overall, coins like this one offer a unique window into the past and can be a fascinating area of study for historians, numismatists, and collectors alike.