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Stater 370 BC
370 BC year| Gold | 8.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Lampsakos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 370 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#127961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of winged horse facing right with curved wing.
Comment
Traité II 2533, pl. CLXX, 32.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Lampsakos (Mysia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a traditional Greek mythological figure, the nymph Lampsakis, while the reverse side bears the image of a Persian king, possibly Darius I. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the region, which was situated at the crossroads of Greek and Persian territories.
