© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Stater 330 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 8.37 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Argos Amphilochikon (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.37 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left; A above, winged thunderbolt to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a gorgon on one side, which was a common symbol of ancient Greek coinage. The gorgon was a mythical creature with snakes for hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone. The use of this image on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the city of Argos, which was an important center of trade and commerce in ancient Greece.
