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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 350 BC
350 BC year| Silver | 11.60 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Phaistos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.60 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing to left.
Comment
Le Rider pl. XXIII, 11.
Interesting fact
The Phaistos Stater is considered one of the most well-known and iconic ancient Greek coins, and its design has been widely influential in the history of numismatics. The coin features a stylized image of a bull on one side and a spiral pattern on the other, which is believed to represent the labyrinth from Greek mythology. The coin's design has been interpreted in various ways over the centuries, and it remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of ancient Greek culture.
