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Stater 131 BC - 130 BC
| Gold | 8.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Ephesos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 131 BC - 130 BC |
| Value | Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cult statue of Artemis Ephesia standing facing, a fillet hanging from each hand; to left, crested Attic helmet and to right, Δ (year 4 = 131/130).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΦ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Ephesos Stater was considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient world, with its obverse featuring a stunning portrait of the Ephesian goddess Artemis, while the reverse depicted a stag, symbolizing the city's connection to the natural world.