© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 478 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 13.48 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Argilos (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 478 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Irregular quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Liampi, Period V, Group A, 93 and pl. 13; Hellénisme Primitif pl. 14, 8-12; cf. Traité I, p. 1241, no. 1814; cf. SNG ANS 756-757.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Argilos (Macedon) features an image of a mythical creature called a griffin, which has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This symbolized the dual nature of the coin, which was used as both a medium of exchange and a store of value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (478 BC - 470 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (478 BC - 470 BC) coin.
