Stater 336 BC - 334 BC
| Silver | 12.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Delphi (Phokis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Delphic Amphictyony |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 334 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, resting his chin on his right hand with his right elbow propped on a large lyre at his side, and, in his left hand, holding a laurel branch. To left, small tripod.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΜΦΙΚΤΙΟΝΩΝ
Comment
Pozzi 1368; Rhousopoulos 1665; Kinns, Amphictionic 7.
Comment from Nomos AG: "The Temple of Apollo was destroyed by an earthquake in 373 and almost immediately the members of the Amphictionic League began collecting contributions to rebuild it. The process suffered numerous interruptions but was finally finished c. 330 BC; the collected silver was, however, struck into coins in the mid 330s as recorded in the fragmentary accounts of the Amphictions."
Interesting fact
The Delphic Stater was considered one of the most beautiful coins of ancient Greece, with its design featuring the iconic image of the Oracle of Delphi, a priestess who was believed to be able to predict the future. The coin's design was so renowned that it was used as a model for other coins in the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (336 BC - 334 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (336 BC - 334 BC) coin.
