© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 350 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 11.54 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Itanos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.54 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with folded wings standing left, his head turned back to right. All within shallow incuse square
Interesting fact
The Itanos Stater coin is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a standardized coinage system in the ancient world. It was issued by the city-state of Itanos on the island of Crete during the 4th century BC, and it features a unique design that includes a stylized image of a bull on one side and a goddess on the other. The use of a standardized coinage system like this one helped to facilitate trade and commerce across different regions and cultures, and it paved the way for the development of modern coinage systems that we use today.
