© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 380 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 8.48 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena left; in left field, dolphin and in right field, cockerel.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of exchange. It was used to pay soldiers, settle debts, and facilitate trade. Its design featured the profile of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a Pegasus (a mythical winged horse) on the other. The coin's use of a Pegasus as its symbol may have been a nod to Corinth's reputation for its skilled horsemen and horse breeding.
