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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 400 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 7.769 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.769 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull walking left, bird between legs and tunny fish below to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Thourioi, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime and agricultural economy. The use of silver in the coin's production also signified the city's wealth and prosperity during that time.
