© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Stater 320 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 8.46 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Anaktorion (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.46 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#410292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, monogram of AN and thymiaterion.
Interesting fact
The Anaktorion Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Akarnania, and it features an image of a mythical creature called a Griffin on one side and a Lion on the other.
