Stater (280 BC - 213 BC) front Stater (280 BC - 213 BC) back
Stater (280 BC - 213 BC) photo
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Stater 280 BC - 213 BC

 
Silver 5.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Thourioi (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 213 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.89 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#388488
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull butting to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΖΩΙ
ΘOYPIΩN

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Thourioi, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and an image of a bull on the other side. The use of these coins as currency in Thourioi during the 3rd century BC suggests that the city was actively engaged in trade and commerce during that time period.