Stater (425 BC - 400 BC) front Stater (425 BC - 400 BC) back
Stater (425 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Stater 425 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 11.69 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thebes (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
425 BC - 400 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.69 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#423790
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Amphora; to left, bow right; Θ-E across lower field; all within square incuse.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Θ-E

Comment

Head, Boeotia p. 40, pl. III, 12; BMC p. 78, 94, pl. XIV, 3; Myron Hoard pl. Г, 29.

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 Golden Age of Athens. This period saw the rise of democracy, philosophy, theater, and the arts, and the coin's design reflects this cultural flourishing. The obverse side of the coin features a beautifully rendered image of a mythical creature, possibly a griffin or a sphinx, while the reverse side bears an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "BOIOTON" (meaning "of Boeotia") and "THEBE" (meaning "of Thebes"). This coin is not only a valuable piece of history, but also a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Greece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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