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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 500 BC
500 BC year| Silver | 11.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 500 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square incuse punch
Interesting fact
The Sikyon Stater was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and features an image of a mythical creature called the Sikyon, which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. This coin was minted in the city of Sikyon in the 5th century BC and was used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
