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Stater 425 BC - 400 BC
Silver | 12.20 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 425 BC - 400 BC |
Value | Silver Stater (3) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 12.20 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#423920 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora; grape bunch to left, Θ-E across lower field; all within circular incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Θ E
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 40; Myron Hoard pl. Г, 15.
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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ND (425 BC - 400 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (425 BC - 400 BC) coin.