Stater (387 BC - 374 BC) front Stater (387 BC - 374 BC) back
Stater (387 BC - 374 BC) photo
© Maison Palombo

Stater 387 BC - 374 BC

 
Silver 13.72 g -
Description
Issuer
Tanagra (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
387 BC - 374 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.72 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#432301
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of horse right, laurel garland around its neck; T above, A before, grape bunch below; all within concave circle.

Script: Greek

Lettering: T A

Comment

Head, Boeotia p. 52; Traité III 343, pl. CCIV, 6.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a shield with the letter "TA" (for Tanagra) and a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and trade in the ancient Greek city of Tanagra.