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© Leu Numismatik
Stater 405 BC - 345 BC
| Silver | 8.56 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 345 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, trident.
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, who was revered as the protector of the city of Corinth. This representation of a human figure on a coin was a significant departure from the earlier coins that featured only abstract designs or animal motifs. It marked a shift towards more realistic and representational art on coins, which would become a defining feature of Greek numismatics in the centuries to come.
