© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 500 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 7.90 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.90 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#432688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths in relief, and serpents in relief rising from middle foot; octopus to left; to right, outline of dolphin upward.
Comment
Gorini 18; Attianese 35.
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, located in the Calabria region of Italy. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and a wheel on the other, which symbolizes the city's connection to the sea and its maritime trade. The coin was minted during the 5th century BC, a time when Kroton was a powerful and prosperous city in Magna Graecia, and it was used for trade and commerce throughout the Mediterranean region.
