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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 322 BC - 308 BC
| Gold | 8.586 g |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322 BC - 308 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.586 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#365762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding wreath and mast of ship.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
KYPANAION
ΠTOΛ EMAIΩ
EY
Interesting fact
The Kyrenean Stater was the first gold coin to be widely accepted and used in international trade, paving the way for the use of gold coins as a standard medium of exchange in the ancient world.
