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© Nomos AG
Stater 520 BC
520 BC year| Silver | 12.0 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kyme (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 520 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.0 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#181600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two incuse squares: the larger ornamented with palmettes and flowers, the smaller with a diagonal cross.
Interesting fact
The Kyme Stater is considered one of the earliest coins to feature an image of a deity. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded man, believed to be the god Apollo, while the reverse side features a lion's head and the letters "KY", which stand for Kyme. This coin is a significant example of early coinage and the use of religious symbols in currency.
