© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 450 BC
450 BC year| Silver | 11.70 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Carian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 450 BC |
| Value | Stater (2) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.70 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion crouching left, with right foreleg raised, looking backwards; above, monogram (possibly o-y) or linear device. All within dotted frame in incuse square.
Comment
Traité pl. XXIV, 18; E.S.G. Robinson, A Find of Archaic Coins from South-West Asia Minor, NC 1936, p. 269, 12 and pl. 14, 12.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Uncertain Carian city, made of silver and weighing 11.70g, features an image of a lion on one side and an inscription on the other. The lion was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Caria, and the inscription is believed to be a message from the ruling dynasty of the time. Despite being over 2,500 years old, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of ancient civilizations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-450) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (450 BC) coin.
