© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Stater 400 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 8.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#430938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, palmette; above to right, dolphin; before neck, Σ.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a human being. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be the god Poseidon, while the reverse side features an image of a horse and a dolphin. This design was meant to symbolize the city's maritime power and its connection to the sea god Poseidon.
