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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 281 BC - 268 BC
| Silver | 6.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 268 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting right with right foreleg raised, tripod below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
API
ΘΟΥΡΙ ΩΝ
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 a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions. The use of silver in the coin's production also signified the city's wealth and prosperity during that time.
