Stater (500 BC - 480 BC) front Stater (500 BC - 480 BC) back
Stater (500 BC - 480 BC) photo
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Stater 500 BC - 480 BC

 
Electrum 14.05 g -
Description
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
References
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.