© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 500 BC - 450 BC
| Billon | 11.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Lesbos city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 11.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Incuse square
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and gold. This was a unique composition for coins at that time, and it indicates that the city of Lesbos had a high level of metallurgical expertise.