Stater - 106th Olympiad (356 BC) front Stater - 106th Olympiad (356 BC) back
Stater - 106th Olympiad (356 BC) photo
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Stater - 106th Olympiad 356 BC

356 BC year
Silver 11.84 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Olympia (Elis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
356 BC
Value
1 Stater = 3 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.84 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#177456
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle standing right, head left, wings folded, within wreath

Comment

Pozzi 1855.

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from the 106th Olympiad (356 BC) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during a time when the Olympic Games were still held in Olympia, Elis. The coin features an image of Zeus on one side and a depiction of the Olympic Games on the other, symbolizing the connection between the gods and the athletic competition.