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© Nomos AG
Stater 285 BC - 250 BC
| Silver | 9.57 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Amastris (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.57 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aphrodite seated left on throne, holding Nike and lotos-tipped scepter. Below throne, monogram and to left, rose
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΜΑΣΤΡΙΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Amastris Stater was minted during the reign of King Pharnaces I, who ruled Paphlagonia from 285 BC to 250 BC. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a seated Apollo on the other, indicating the kingdom's strong cultural and economic ties with the Greek world. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not used for international trade but instead served as a means of exchange within the kingdom, demonstrating the local economy's reliance on bartering and regional trade networks.
