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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 431 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 12.12 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 | 12.12 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove flying left 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 goddess Athena, while the reverse side features an image of a grapevine. This coin was minted during a time when the city-state of Sikyon was experiencing significant cultural and economic growth, and the use of Athena's image on the coin may have been a way to symbolize the city's connection to the broader Greek world.
