Stater (410 BC - 350 BC) front Stater (410 BC - 350 BC) back
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Stater 410 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 7.85 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Poseidonia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 350 BC
Value
Stater (2)
Currency
Phocaean/Campanian Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.85 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#404475
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull standing left; ΠOΣEI-ΔANI above; in central background, urn atop column with tiny T at its base; in exergue, fish left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠOΣEI-ΔANI

Comment

Pozzi 567 var.; Kraay, AMSMG 8, pl. 49, 3-4.

Interesting fact

The Poseidonia Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Poseidonia, which is now known as Paestum, located in the Campania region of Italy. The coin features an image of the Greek god Poseidon on one side and a horse on the other, which symbolizes the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions. The coin was minted during the 4th century BC and was used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (410 BC - 350 BC)  - - - - - -

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