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Stater 500 BC - 450 BC
Silver | 8.69 g | 17.0 mm |
Issuer | Corinth |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
Value | Stater (3) |
Currency | Corinthian drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 8.69 g |
Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#185989 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of a goddess to right, wearing a Corinthian helmet and with her hair falling in a long queue down the back of her neck. All within deep incuse square
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was widely used in ancient Greece and was considered a standard unit of currency. It was used to pay soldiers, settle debts, and facilitate trade. Its design featured a pegasus, a mythical winged horse, on one side and a helmeted warrior on the other. The coin's use of a standardized design and weight helped to establish trust and consistency in trade, making it a valuable tool for merchants and traders.