Stater (510 BC - 490 BC) front Stater (510 BC - 490 BC) back
Stater (510 BC - 490 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Stater 510 BC - 490 BC

 
Silver 14.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Abdera (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
510 BC - 490 BC
Value
Silver Stater (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.82 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#399917
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rough quadripartite incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Abdera Stater was one of the first coins to feature an image of a mythical creature, in this case, a griffin. The griffin was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology, and its depiction on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the city of Abdera.