© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 330 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 11.64 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Gortyna (Crete (ancient)) |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192258 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing to right, swishing his tail and with his head turned back to left to lick his right rear leg. Below, horsefly
Comment
Le Rider pl. V, 17; Svoronos p. 168, 84 and pl. XV, 7.
Interesting fact
The Gortyna Stater is considered one of the most beautiful coins of ancient Greece, with its elegant design and intricate details. The obverse features a portrait of the goddess Athena, while the reverse depicts a standing youth holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the power and strength of the city of Gortyna. The coin's design has been praised for its aesthetic appeal and its representation of the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient Crete.
