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

 
Silver 8.26 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 480 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.26 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#435629
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Comment

HPM pl. XVII, 28.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early image of a bee on its reverse side, which is believed to be a symbol of fertility and prosperity in ancient Thraco-Macedonian culture.