Stater (426 BC - 404 BC) front Stater (426 BC - 404 BC) back
Stater (426 BC - 404 BC) photo
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Stater 426 BC - 404 BC

 
Silver 8.37 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Ambracia (Epeiros)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
426 BC - 404 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.37 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#426947
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, winged male figure (Eros?) standing right, holding taenia in both hands.

Interesting fact

The Ambracia Stater was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War.