© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 425 BC - 415 BC
| Silver | 14.21 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Melos (Cyclades) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 415 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three dolphins swimming around a large central pellet, all within a dotted circle within a shallow incuse circle.
Comment
Traité pl. CCXLII, 12; C.M. Kraay, The Melos Hoard of 1907 re-examined, NC 1964, p. 3, 4 and pl. I; Sheedy 18 and pl. 7.
Interesting fact
The Melian Stater was considered one of the most beautiful coins in ancient Greece, with its elegant design and high silver content. It features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a dolphin on the other, symbolizing the island's maritime culture and trade. The coin's design and craftsmanship were so highly regarded that it was used as a model for other coins in the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 415 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 - 415 BC) coin.
