© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 7.717 g | - |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.717 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull walking left, bird between legs and tunny fish below to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design. One side of the coin features a portrait of a young man, believed to be a representation of the god Apollo, while the other side depicts a horse and rider. The coin was minted during the 5th century BC and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors today.
