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Stater 350 BC - 285 BC
Silver | 8.58 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Corinth |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 350 BC - 285 BC |
Value | Stater (3) |
Currency | Corinthian drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 8.58 g |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#433516 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted and wreathed head of Athena left; A-P below, helmet behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A P
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of exchange. It was used to pay soldiers, settle debts, and facilitate trade. Its design featured the profile of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a Pegasus (a mythical winged horse) on the other. The coin's use of silver as its material and its carefully controlled weight made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency.