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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1⁄48 Stater 650 BC - 600 BC
| Electrum | 0.29 g | 5.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 650 BC - 600 BC |
| Value | 1⁄48 Stater |
| Currency | Electrum Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 5.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#147196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
Most probably one of the first coins minted.Interesting fact
The 1/48 Stater coin from an Uncertain Ionian city, made of Electrum and weighing 0.29g, 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 mythical creature or deity, while the reverse (back) side might have featured an inscription with the name of the issuing city or ruler. The study of ancient coins like this one can offer a unique window into the past and help historians and archaeologists better understand the societies that produced them.
