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 10.88 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Side (Pamphylia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
460 BC - 430 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.88 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#396782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Athena to right wearing crestless Corinthian helmet with raised visor, circular earring and pearl necklace; all within incuse square.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known portrait of a woman on a coin, which is believed to be a representation of the goddess Athena.