Stater 400 BC - 388 BC
| Silver | 7.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kaulonia (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 388 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag standing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑYΛΩN IATAΣ
Translation: Kauloniatas
Comment
Differences to similar coins:
N# 394759: Additional stag, running figure on arm and retrograde lettering on obverse, therefore no monogram and branch. Additional sapling and different lettering that is also retrograde on reverse.
N# 392014: Additional stag, running figure on arm and lettering on obverse, therefore no monogram and branch. Additional leaf and different lettering on reverse.
N# 185202: Additional stag, running figure on arm and lettering on obverse, therefore no monogram and branch. Additional branch and different lettering that is also retrograde on reverse.
N# 388494: Additional stag and lettering on obverse, therefore no monogram and branch. Additional leaf, different lettering and stag facing in opposite direction on reverse.
Interesting fact
The Kaulonia Stater was minted during a time of great cultural and political change in ancient Greece, particularly in the region of Magna Graecia (which includes modern-day Calabria and parts of Sicily). The coin's design features the mythical creature, the Chimera, which was a symbol of the city of Kaulonia. The Chimera was a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to be able to breathe fire. The inclusion of this mythical creature on the coin highlights the rich cultural heritage of the region and the importance of mythology in ancient Greek society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 388 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (400 BC - 388 BC) coin.