Stater (400 BC - 350 BC) front Stater (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Stater (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Stater 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 12.17 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanagra (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.17 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#146658
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forepart of horse facing right, laurel garland around its neck and inscription flanking its head. All within concave circle

Script: Greek

Lettering: T-A

Comment

Head, Boeotia p. 52, pl. IV, 16; BMC 29, pl. X, 4; Traité III 344.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a young man, believed to be the god Apollo, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and trading, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the people of Tanagra during that time period.