Stater (350 BC - 250 BC) front Stater (350 BC - 250 BC) back
Stater (350 BC - 250 BC) photo
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Stater 350 BC - 250 BC

 
Silver 10.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Mytilene (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 250 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.41 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179347
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kithara, fillet hanging from right side, within linear square

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Lion of Mytilene" on one side, which was a symbol of the city-state of Mytilene and represented its power and strength.