© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 7.98 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Laos (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-faced bull standing to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ϟΑΛ
Comment
Sartiges 221; Bement 146; SNG Newham Davis 19.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Laos (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Lucania, which was located in present-day Basilicata, Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a wheel on the other, which symbolized the city's connection to the Greek god Apollo. The coin was made of silver and weighed 7.98 grams, making it a significant piece of currency in ancient times.
