© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 470 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 8.49 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Leukas (Akarnania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.49 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet; in left field, ivy leaf. All within partially incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Leukas Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has been found in archaeological excavations in the region of Akarnania. It features an image of a dolphin on one side and a helmeted head of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin's design and imagery reflect the importance of the sea and trade in the ancient Greek world.
