© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 453 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 7.90 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sybaris (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 453 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.90 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ABVM
Comment
Historia Numorum Italy –, cf. 1747 (obverse type of a bull walking to right), unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Sybaris (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Sybaris, which was known for its wealth and luxury. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime trade and agricultural wealth. The coin was made of silver and weighed 7.90 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (453 BC - 400 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (453 BC - 400 BC) coin.
