© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 400 BC - 345 BC
| Silver | 8.20 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 345 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.20 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#409491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet with neck guard; palmette to left, dolphin to right.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a human being. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be the god Apollo, while the reverse side features a representation of a Pegasus, the mythical winged horse. This coin was issued during the time of the Corinthian Empire, which was a powerful and wealthy city-state in ancient Greece. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of Corinth, and it was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
