© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 7.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crestless Corinthian helmet to left, incuse with rayed border
Interesting fact
The Kroton Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kroton, which is now known as Crotone, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a mythological creature called a "sphinx" on the other. The sphinx was a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman, and it was said to have guarded the city of Kroton. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the city's strength and protection.
