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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 322 BC - 308 BC
| Gold | 8.631 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322 BC - 308 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.631 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#365679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus-Ammon standing facing, head left, sacrificing from phiale over thymiaterion and holding lotus-headed scepter.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠOΛIANΘEYΣ
Interesting fact
The Kyrenean Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a ruler, in this case, King Ptolemy I Soter. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of deities or mythological figures on coins, and marked a shift towards the use of realistic portraits on currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (322 BC - 308 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (322 BC - 308 BC) coin.
