Stater (404 BC - 360 BC) front Stater (404 BC - 360 BC) back
Stater (404 BC - 360 BC) photo
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Stater 404 BC - 360 BC

 
Silver 8.46 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Ambracia (Epeiros)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
404 BC - 360 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.46 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#143031
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Athena facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet. Behind her, a nude male wearing pilos and holding a staff, standing facing in front and resting his right hand on a shield. Inscription on the bottom right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓOPΓOΣ

Comment

Rhousopoulos 2356.

Interesting fact

The Ambracia Stater was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War.