Stater (480 BC) front Stater (480 BC) back
Stater (480 BC) photo
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Stater 480 BC

480 BC year
Silver 8.65 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Leukas (Akarnania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
480 BC
Value
Stater (3)
Currency
Corinthian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.65 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#143945
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Athena facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet, in incuse square.

Comment

Pegasi II 13; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC Corinth 5.

Interesting fact

The Stater coin from Leukas (Akarnania) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a lion's head on one side and a gorgon's head on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is now considered a valuable collector's item.