© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 250 BC - 225 BC
| Silver | 10.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Aetolian League (Aitolia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aitolos, nude but for his hat hanging down his back, his sword held under his left arm and his chlamys over his right leg, standing left, holding his spear in his right hand and with his right foot propped on a boulder. To left, monogram of ΝΚ and below the point of his chlamys, Α
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΙΤΩΛΩΝ
ΝΚ
Α
Interesting fact
The Aetolian League Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Aetolia, during the 3rd century BC. It features an image of a boar on one side and a helmeted warrior on the other, symbolizing the league's strength and military prowess. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 10.47 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency at the time.
