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Stater 475 BC - 425 BC
Silver | 8.18 g | 20.0 mm |
Issuer | Kaulonia (Bruttium) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 475 BC - 425 BC |
Value | Stater (3) |
Currency | Achaean drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 8.18 g |
Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#185202 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stag standing to right and to right, laurel branch
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑVΛ
Interesting fact
The Kaulonia Stater was minted during a time of great cultural and economic change in ancient Greece. It was produced during the height of the Classical period, which saw the rise of democracy in Athens and the development of philosophy, theater, and the arts. The coin's design, which features a helmeted head of Athena on one side and a rooster on the other, reflects the importance of Athena as a patron deity of the city of Kaulonia. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin speaks to the region's wealth and trade connections, as silver was a valuable and sought-after resource at the time.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (475 BC - 425 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (475 BC - 425 BC) coin.