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© Nomos AG
Stater 325 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 8.52 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lokroi Epizephyrioi (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.52 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186320 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. To right, ΛOK and to left, head of an eagle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛOK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a lion's head on one side and a fulmen (a lightning bolt) on the other, which was a symbol of the city of Lokroi Epizephyrioi. This coin was minted during the reign of Agathocles, a Greek king who ruled over the city-state of Syracuse in Sicily. The lion's head is believed to represent the power and strength of the city, while the fulmen symbolizes the city's connection to the god Zeus, who was often depicted holding a lightning bolt. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history and culture of ancient Greece.
