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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 499 BC - 494 BC
| Electrum | 13.943 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kyme (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 499 BC - 494 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (28) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 13.943 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Kyme Stater is considered one of the earliest coins to feature an image of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which is believed to represent the goddess Artemis, who was revered in Kyme. This makes the Kyme Stater a significant piece of numismatic history, as it showcases the early use of religious symbols on coins.
