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© Nomos AG
Stater 375 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 8.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Aphrodite to left, wearing Corinthian helmet with leather neck guard; behind neck, cow standing right, her head turned back to calf feeding left; before neck, ΔΙ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Δ I
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world, and its design was influential in the development of other Greek coins. Its obverse features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, while its reverse shows a winged horse (Pegasus) and the Corinthian letter "Korinth" (ΚΟΡΙΝΘ), which was the city's ancient name. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the city's wealth, power, and cultural significance.
