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Stater 300 BC
300 BC year| Silver | 8.58 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.58 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left; axe behind.
Comment
This piece lacks the ubiquitous koppa of Corinthian issues, it is unlikely to have been struck in Corinth. While Pegasi categorizes examples with this reverse symbol together with barbarous issues, the high production quality and rather fine style of the dies make it more likely to be an emission from one of Corinth's many colonies.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was used as a standard unit of currency in ancient Greece, and its design was adopted by many other city-states in the region. It features a depiction of Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on one side and a human figure on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 8.58 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time. Its value was equivalent to a worker's daily wage, making it a valuable and widely used coin in the ancient Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-300) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (300 BC) coin.
