Stater (350 BC - 320 BC) front Stater (350 BC - 320 BC) back
Stater (350 BC - 320 BC) photo
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Stater 350 BC - 320 BC

 
Silver 11.39 g 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Itanos (Crete (ancient))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 320 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.39 g
Diameter
24.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#236632
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with folded wings standing left, his head turned back to right; in field to right, triton swimming upwards, raising his right hand and holding a trident with his left; all within a shallow incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ITANIΩN

Comment

Le Rider, Crète pl. VIII, 15.

Interesting fact

The Itanos Stater coin is considered to be one of the earliest coins to feature a visual representation of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts the goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a shield and a spear. This representation of Athena is believed to be one of the earliest known depictions of a deity on a coin, and it reflects the importance of religion and mythology in ancient Greek culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (350 BC - 320 BC)  - - - - - -

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