Stater (350 BC - 285 BC) front Stater (350 BC - 285 BC) back
Stater (350 BC - 285 BC) photo
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Stater 350 BC - 285 BC

 
Silver 8.43 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Corinth
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 285 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.43 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#409487
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted head of Athena left; behind shield decorated with trident, A below neck.

Script: Greek

Lettering: A

Interesting fact

The Corinthian Stater was used as a standard unit of currency in ancient Greece, and its design was widely imitated by other city-states. It features a symbol of Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin's design was meant to represent the wealth and power of Corinth, which was a major commercial center in the ancient Greek world.