© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 350 BC
350 BC year| Silver | 11.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Phaistos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull facing left within laurel wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦAIΣ
Comment
Traité pl. 256, 5; Svoronos, Crete 33 and pl. XXIV, 2; Le Rider, Monnaies Crétoise pl. XXII, 29.
Interesting fact
The Phaistos Stater is considered one of the most beautiful coins of ancient Greece, with its elegant design and intricate details. The obverse features a stunning image of a youthful Zeus, while the reverse depicts a majestic eagle grasping a snake in its talons. The coin's design has been interpreted as a symbol of the struggle between good and evil, with Zeus representing the former and the snake representing the latter. This coin is not only a valuable piece of history but also a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Crete.
