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Stater - 110th Olympiad 340 BC
340 BC year| Silver | 11.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 340 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right within wreath
Interesting fact
The 110th Olympiad (340 BC) Stater coin from Olympia (Elis) was made of silver, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a relatively new innovation in ancient Greece, and it symbolized the wealth and power of the city-state that issued it. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that Olympia was a prosperous and influential city in the 4th century BC.
