© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Stater 350 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 12.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Aegina |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Stater (2) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into five compartments; in lower left section, dolphin upward.
Script: Greek
Lettering: A-IΓI
Comment
Antike Kunst (1967), #461; Milbank pl. III, 1.Interesting 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 practice of featuring gods or goddesses on coins. It's a testament to the power and influence of Aegina during that time.
