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Stater 453 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 8.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sybaris (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 453 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing right on double exergue line; retrograde BVM in exergue; all within incuse circle.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: BVM
Comment
Kraay, Coinage, pl. III, 9.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known depiction of a horse on a Greek coin. The obverse side of the coin shows a horse's head, while the reverse side shows a dolphin and a trident, symbols of the city of Sybaris. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, providing insight into the art, culture, and trade of ancient Greece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (453 BC - 448 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 - 448 BC) coin.
