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Distater 400 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 15.55 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Distater (6) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left, tunny fish below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ
Translation: Thurii
Interesting fact
The Distater coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the 4th century BC and features an image of a mythical creature called a "satyr" on one side, and a depiction of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was significant in its time because it represented the first time that the people of Thourioi had their own currency, which was a symbol of their independence and self-governance.
