Stater (400 BC - 325 BC) front Stater (400 BC - 325 BC) back
Stater (400 BC - 325 BC) photo
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Stater 400 BC - 325 BC

 
Silver 7.75 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kroton (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 325 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.75 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#393022
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Heracles seated left on lion skin, holding club and cup; below, bow.

Script: Greek

Lettering: KPO – TΩNI – ATAΣ

Comment

Attianese 138.

Interesting fact

The Kroton Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kroton, which is now known as Crotone, located in the Calabria region of Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the sea. The coin was also used as a means of payment for merchants and traders who conducted business in the city.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (400 BC - 325 BC)  - - - - - -

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