Stater (131 BC - 130 BC) front Stater (131 BC - 130 BC) back
Stater (131 BC - 130 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Stater 131 BC - 130 BC

 
Gold 8.57 g -
Description
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
References
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Unpublished.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.