© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 330 BC
330 BC year| Silver | 11.94 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gortyna (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.94 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing left, head turned back.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛODT–VNS – ON
Comment
Svoronos, Crète 35 and pl. XIII, 9; Le Rider 9 and pl. XI, 22-23.
Interesting fact
The Gortyna Stater is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient world, 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.
