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© Leu Numismatik
Stater 385 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 12.00 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Orchomenos of Boeotia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 385 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora; above, EYΔ; to upper right, vertical wheat ear; all within shallow incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EYΔ
O-X/E-P
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Orchomenos of Boeotia, which was minted between 385 BC and 375 BC, features an image of a boar on its obverse side. This boar symbol was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, particularly in Boeotia, and was often associated with the goddess Artemis, who was revered as a protector of the wild boar. The use of the boar image on this coin may have been intended to signify the importance of hunting and agriculture in the region, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs of the people who minted it.
