© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Stater 350 BC - 285 BC
| Silver | 8.55 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 285 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena left; A below neck, wreath to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in trade and commerce across the ancient Greek world, and its design was influential in the development of other Greek coins. Its obverse features a mythical creature called a Pegasus, which symbolized the city of Corinth's connection to the sea and its role in maritime trade. The coin's reverse features a human figure, possibly a representation of the goddess Aphrodite, who was revered in Corinth. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the city's cultural and economic significance during the ancient Greek period.
