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 8.53 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
8.53 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#426968
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted head of Athena right; A to left; above, satyr, seen from behind, advancing left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: A

Interesting fact

The Ambracia Stater coin was minted during the reign of King Pyrrhus, who is famous for his military campaigns against Rome and his use of elephants in battle. The coin's design features the head of the nymph Ambracia on one side and a horse on the other, which symbolizes the kingdom's wealth and power.