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Stater 300 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 11.13 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Knossos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.13 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Labyrinth; A-P across field, spearhead to left, thunderbolt to right; KNΩΣIΩN below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KNΩΣIΩN
Translation: Knossos
Comment
Svoronos, Numismatique 67, pl. VI, 6; Le Rider, Crétoises, pl. XXXII, 5.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Knossos (Crete) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically during the Hellenistic period. It features a unique design, with the image of a bull on one side and the goddess Hera on the other. The bull was a symbol of strength and fertility, while Hera was the goddess of marriage and family, making this coin a representation of the importance of those values in ancient Greek culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 270 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (300 BC - 270 BC) coin.
