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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 431 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 12.07 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 431 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.07 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove flying right with a bow above tail feathers and all within wreath
Interesting fact
The Sikyon Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a deity. The obverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Greek goddess Hera, while the reverse side features an image of a lion. This combination of a human figure and an animal symbolized the city's connection to the divine and its power and strength.
