© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 425 BC - 415 BC
| Silver | 14.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Melos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 415 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#388137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three dolphins swimming around a large central pellet, all within a dotted circle within a shallow incuse circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: [M]AΛ – ION
Comment
Traité 1367 and pl. CCXLII, 11; Pozzi 2033; AGC 124; C.M. Kraay, The Melos Hoard of 1907 re-examined, NC 1964, p. 7, 42c.
Interesting fact
The Melian Stater, which is the coin you're referring to, is considered one of the most beautiful coins of ancient Greece. Its obverse features a stunning depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse shows an owl, which was a symbol of wisdom and intelligence in ancient Greek culture. The coin's design has been praised for its aesthetic appeal and its representation of the cultural values of the time.
