© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Stater 320 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 8.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Leukas (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left; to right, round shield with race torch on boss.
Interesting fact
The Leukas Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of exchange. It was made of silver and weighed around 8.59 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin features an image of a nymph on one side and a lion on the other, symbolizing the connection between nature and power. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
