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Stater 335 BC - 330 BC
| Gold | 8.59 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Pergamon (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.59 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#127987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaistic Palladion: statue of Pallas Athena standing facing, holding spear aloft in right hand, preparing to strike, on left arm, a shield adorned with a four-point star and fillet hanging below; to lower left, a crested Corinthian helmet right. All within cupped circular incuse.
Comment
Von Fritze, Die Münzen von Pergamon, pl. 1, 7. Westermark, "Notes on the Saida hoard" (IGCH 1508), NNÅ 1979-80, nos. 36-37 (Berlin and Paris specimens). F. de Callataÿ, Les statères de Pergame et les réquisitions d'Alexandre le Grand: l'apport d'un nouveau trésor (RN 169, 2012), 2o (D2/R3, this coin).
Interesting fact
The Pergamon Stater was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the reign of King Attalus III, who ruled Pergamon from 335 BC to 330 BC. The coin's design features the image of the goddess Athena on one side and the king's name on the other, signifying the importance of both military power and divine protection in the ancient Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (335 BC - 330 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (335 BC - 330 BC) coin.
