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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 400 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 11.70 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Axos (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.70 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#420852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod with handles and animal feet.
Comment
Unpublished variant, for general type cf. Le Rider 238-43 pl. 8, 16-20; Svoronos p. 10, 3, pl. 1 (Apollonia); BMFA Suppl. 107 (Apollonia or Axos).
Interesting fact
The Axos Stater is considered one of the earliest coins to feature a visual representation of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features an image of an owl, which was a symbol associated with Athena. This coin was issued during the 4th century BC, a time when the use of coins was still a relatively new concept, and the inclusion of a deity's image on a coin was a bold move that reflected the growing influence of Greek culture in the region.