Stater (479 BC - 457 BC) front Stater (479 BC - 457 BC) back
Stater (479 BC - 457 BC) photo
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Stater 479 BC - 457 BC

 
Silver 12.38 g -
Description
Issuer
Tanagra (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
479 BC - 457 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.38 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#146661
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wheel of four spokes, letters T inward and A outward in opposite quarters and all within incuse circle

Script: Greek

Lettering: T A

Comment

Pozzi 1392; Pozzi (Boutin) 3216; McClean 5555, pl. 200, 27.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a distinctive image of a horned horse, which was a symbol of the city of Tanagra and represented the city's wealth and prosperity.