© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Stater 350 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 8.60 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Anaktorion (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.60 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, lyre.
Interesting fact
The Anaktorion Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Akarnania, and it features an image of a mythical creature called a gorgoneion, which is a representation of the Gorgon Medusa. The Gorgon was a powerful symbol in ancient Greek mythology, associated with protection and victory. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that the people of Akarnania believed in the importance of these qualities in their daily lives.
