Stater (460 BC - 430 BC) front Stater (460 BC - 430 BC) back
Stater (460 BC - 430 BC) photo
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Stater 460 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 10.95 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Side (Pamphylia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
460 BC - 430 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.95 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#146580
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted head of Athena facing right in incuse square

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known portrait of a woman on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a woman's head, believed to be a representation of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a large sailing vessel. This coin is considered a rare and significant artifact in the field of numismatics, providing valuable insights into the culture and trade practices of ancient Side (Pamphylia).