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Stater 431 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 12.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 431 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dove flying left with wings open above and below. Below tail, dolphin swimming to right and all within olive wreath tied on the right and with the branch ends entwined on the left
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 Hera, making it one of the earliest examples of a coin with a religious image. This was a significant departure from earlier coins, which typically featured abstract designs or symbols. The inclusion of a deity on the coin may have been a way for the city-state of Sikyon to express its political and cultural identity, as well as to promote the worship of Hera.
