© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Stater 426 BC - 404 BC
| Silver | 8.40 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ambracia (Epeiros) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 426 BC - 404 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.40 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, naked winged figure riding dolphin to right.
Interesting fact
The Ambracia Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Ambracia, which was located in the region of Epeiros. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called the "Ambracia's Lion" on one side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The Ambracia Stater was known for its high silver content and was considered a valuable form of currency in ancient Greece.
