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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater 400 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 11.76 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Gortyna (Crete (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.76 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cretan bull standing right, head facing, bee below.
Comment
Le Rider p. 79, 67 and pl. 19, 3; Svoronos 70 and pl. 14, 17.
Interesting fact
The Gortyna Stater, which was minted in the ancient city of Gortyna on the island of Crete, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or mythological figure, the coin bears an image of a wild goat, which was a symbol of fertility and prosperity in ancient Crete. This design choice reflects the importance of agriculture and livestock in the ancient Cretan economy.
