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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 300 BC
300 BC year| Silver | 6.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left; letter below chin, grape bunch on vine behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: B
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. It features a mythical creature called a Pegasus on one side and the profile of a woman on the other, who is believed to be either the goddess Athena or a representation of the city of Corinth. The coin's design has been interpreted as a symbol of the city's wealth, power, and cultural influence.
