© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 350 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 12.25 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Aegina |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Stater (2) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.25 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#276535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into 5 compartments; in the upper two, Α - Ι; on the lower right, dolphin swimming upwards.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Α Ι
Comment
Milbank Pl. III, 3Interesting fact
The Aegina Stater was the first coin to feature a portrait of a living person, specifically the ruler of Aegina, King Aphaeretes. This was a bold move, as it broke with the traditional depiction of deities and mythological figures on coins and marked a shift towards realism in coinage design.