Stater (500 BC - 450 BC) front Stater (500 BC - 450 BC) back
Stater (500 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Stater 500 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 8.69 g 17.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Corinth
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
References
Numista
N#185989
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.