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© Nomos AG
Stater 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 12.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square incuse with a mill sail pattern and a theta at the center
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 16, vii, pl. I, 7; BMC p. 67, 1 pl XI, 1; Myron Hoard pl. A, 16; De Sartiges 248.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thebes (Boeotia) was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in ancient Greece, known as the Golden Age of Athens. This period saw the rise of democracy, philosophy, theater, and the arts, and the coin's design reflects this cultural flourishing. The obverse side of the coin features a beautifully rendered image of a mythical creature, possibly a griffin or a sphinx, while the reverse side bears an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "BOIOTON" (meaning "of Boeotia"). This coin is not only a valuable artifact for numismatists, but also a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.
