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© Nomos AG
Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 12.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora with fluted decoration on the shoulder; hanging from the right handle, ivy leaf; above, club.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Θ Ε
Comment
BCD -, but cf. 391.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thebes (Boeotia) was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in ancient Greece, known as the Classical period. This coin features an image of a mythical creature called the "Chimera" on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Thebes. The Chimera was a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to be able to breathe fire. The image of the Chimera on this coin is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Thebes and the artistic skill of the coin's designers.
