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Stater 500 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 8.78 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Thasos (Thracian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 2 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.78 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
The iconography of these coins is sometimes described as a satyr ravishing a nymph. Given the importance of the cult of Dionysus to Thrace, a more likely explanation is that the two mythological figures are engaged in a ritualistic Dionysian dance.Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the Thasian Stater features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This coin design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the protection and power of the city-state of Thasos.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater (500 BC - 450 BC) coin.
