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© Leu Numismatik
Stater 404 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 8.31 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ambracia (Epeiros) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 404 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.31 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#427037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, akanthos leaf.
Interesting fact
The Ambracia Stater was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 BC to 404 BC. This coin was also used as a form of tribute paid by the Ambracians to the Athenian Empire. Despite its small weight, the Ambracia Stater was widely accepted as a medium of exchange due to its purity and consistency in weight and quality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (404 BC - 360 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (404 BC - 360 BC) coin.
