Stater (400 BC - 356 BC) front Stater (400 BC - 356 BC) back
Stater (400 BC - 356 BC) photo
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Stater 400 BC - 356 BC

 
Silver 7.61 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Terina (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 356 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Achaean drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.61 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#388520
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nymph Terina seated left on cippus, holding patera in right hand and resting left on seat; in field right, Nike flying upwards to crown her.

Script: Greek

Lettering: TEP – INA

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from Terina (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features a helmeted head of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, while the other side depicts a horse's head and a dolphin. This design was meant to symbolize the city's maritime power and its connection to the sea. The coin's silver content and weight also made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (400 BC - 356 BC)  - - - - - -

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