© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Stater 405 BC - 345 BC
| Silver | 8.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 345 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Athena right; double-bodied owl behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΟ
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a mythological creature, specifically the Pegasus, on its obverse (front side). The Pegasus was a symbol of the city of Corinth and represented the city's connection to the goddess Athena, who was often depicted with a Pegasus. This coin's design was influential in the development of coinage in the ancient Greek world and paved the way for the use of mythological imagery on coins.
