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© Nomos AG
Stater 370 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 12.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove flying left with ΣΙΒΥΡ above wing. All within olive wreath tied at the right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΙΒΥΡ
Interesting fact
The Sikyon Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a deity. The obverse of the coin features a depiction of the goddess Hera, making it one of the earliest examples of a coin with a divine image. This was a significant innovation in coinage design and paved the way for the use of portraits on coins in the ancient world.
