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© Nomos AG
Stater 400 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 8.45 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Aphrodite to right, wearing Corinthian helmet with a neck flap; behind neck, double bodied owl; above visor, ΘYƎ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘYƎ
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of exchange. It was used to pay soldiers, settle debts, and facilitate trade. Its design featured a Pegasus, a mythical winged horse, on one side and a helmeted warrior on the other. The coin's use of a standardized design and weight helped to establish trust and consistency in financial transactions, making it an important innovation in early monetary systems.
