© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 330 BC - 280 BC
| Gold | 2.79 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Erythrai (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#360344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female divinity, wearing kalathos, standing facing, holding spear and globe.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EPY
ΠOΣEIΔΩNIOΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known portrait of a living person, King Satyros II, on the obverse (front side), making it a unique and historically significant piece in the history of numismatics.
