© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 12.03 g |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora; above, club right; kantharos to right, across lower field; all within circular incuse.
Scripts: Greek, Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: Ε Θ
Comment
Myron Hoard pl. Γ, 25
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 period saw the development of democracy, philosophy, theater, and the arts, and the coin's design reflects this cultural flourishing. The obverse of the coin features a beautifully rendered image of a mythical creature, possibly a griffin or a sphinx, while the reverse bears an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "BOIOTON" (meaning "of Boeotia"). This coin is not only a valuable piece of history, but also a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Greece.
