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Stater 525 BC - 475 BC
| Billon | 14.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Lesbos city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 475 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 14.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#388110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Uncertain Lesbos city, made of Billon and weighing 14.38g, is an example of a coin that was used in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. The obverse side of the coin features a facing head of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a quadripartite incuse square with a crescent in each corner. This design was typical of coins issued by the city of Lesbos during this time period.
