Stater (320 BC - 300 BC) front Stater (320 BC - 300 BC) back
Stater (320 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Stater 320 BC - 300 BC

 
Silver 7.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Neapolis (Campania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
320 BC - 300 BC
Value
Silver Stater (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#386166
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Man-faced bull walking to right, head facing, crowned by Victory flying above to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
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NEOΠOΛITHΣ

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 7.3 grams. The coin featured an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and an image of a dolphin on the other, which was a symbol of the city of Neapolis. The coin was used for transactions and was also seen as a symbol of wealth and status.