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© Nomos AG
Stater 400 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 8.68 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.68 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#188591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Aphrodite to left, wearing Corinthian helmet with leather neck guard. Behind neck, chicken pecking to right
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a mythological creature, in this case, a Pegasus, on its obverse side. This image of Pegasus was a symbol of the city of Corinth and represented the city's connection to the goddess Athena, who was often depicted with a Pegasus. This coin's design was influential in the development of coinage in the ancient Greek world and paved the way for the use of mythological imagery on coins.
