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Stater - 126th-130th Olympiad 276 BC - 260 BC
| Silver | 11.98 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on rock. F-A flanking head, thunderbolt to left and to right, wreath above API
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from the 126th-130th Olympiad (276 BC - 260 BC) from Olympia (Elis) was used as a form of currency during a time when ancient Greece was experiencing significant cultural, political, and economic changes. The coin's design features the image of Zeus, who was considered the king of the gods in Greek mythology, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency throughout the ancient Greek world.
