Stater (95-96) front Stater (95-96) back
Stater (95-96) photo
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Stater

 
Gold 7.64 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Chersonesos (Taurica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
95-96
Value
Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.64 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#395311
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Artemis advancing right, holding arrow and bow in left hand, preparing to cast spear held aloft in right hand; monogram to left, PI-Θ (date) across lower field.

Script: Greek

Lettering: PI-Θ

Translation: 119

Comment

Anokhin, Khersonesa 248-9 var. (date & ethnic); Zograph pl. XXXVII, 13-5 var. (same); SNG BM Black Sea –.

Unique with this date.

Interesting fact

The Chersonesos (Taurica) Stater coin was minted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD), who was known for his extensive military campaigns and expansion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Trajan on one side and a representation of the goddess Athena on the other, signifying the Roman influence on the city of Chersonesos (Taurica) during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (95-96)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (95-96) coin.