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Stater 500 BC - 480 BC
| Electrum | 14.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Ionian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A rectangular incuse with rough surface between two square incuses with rough surfaces.
Comment
Linzalone 1174; Rosen cf. 245 (lion left); Ute Wartenberg, White Gold, 10.
Only five specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Electrum Stater coin from an Uncertain Ionian city (500 BC - 480 BC) is considered a rare and valuable artifact, with only a few examples known to exist in the world. Its value lies not only in its rarity but also in its historical significance, as it provides a glimpse into the early development of coinage and trade in the ancient world.