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Stater 400 BC - 325 BC
Silver | 7.63 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 400 BC - 325 BC |
Value | Stater (3) |
Currency | Achaean drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 7.63 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#423655 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles Epitrapezios: young Herakles, nude, holding cup in extended right hand, reclining left on lion skin draped over rock; above, crossed bow and club above MΔ; KPOTΩ and tripod to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΡΟΤΩ
MΔ
Comment
Attianese 141; Hunt II 215; Pozzi 242.
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, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolizes the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the sea.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (400 BC - 325 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (400 BC - 325 BC) coin.