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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 300 BC
300 BC year| Silver | 7.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Neapolis (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#386129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-faced bull walking to right, head facing, wreath crowning by Victory, flying above to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NEOΠOΛITΩN
ΘE
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Neapolis (Campania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 2 drachmas. It was made of silver and weighed around 7.44 grams. The coin featured the image of a bull on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The bull was a symbol of strength and fertility, while Athena represented wisdom and protection. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was also used to pay taxes and debts. It was a widely accepted form of currency in the ancient Greek world and was used for many centuries.
