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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 360 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 11.59 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Knossos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.59 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#398101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of bull facing; NAΓ above, KNO-ΣI[ON] (retrograde) at sides; maeander pattern to outer left and right.
Scripts: Greek, Greek (retrograde)
Lettering:
NAΓ
KNO-ΣI[ON]
Comment
Svoronos, Numismatique 17 var. (no legend above on reverse); Le Rider, Crétoises, pp. 15–16, pl. III, 1 var. (letters above on reverse retrograde; same obverse die); otherwise, unpublished in the standard references.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Knossos (Crete) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically during the Hellenistic period. It features a unique design, with the goddess Ariadne depicted on one side and a bull on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed approximately 11.59 grams. It's interesting to note that the Stater coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
