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© Nomos AG
Stater 530 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 7.88 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.88 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#187579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle flying right, with spread wings and in rayed border
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 dolphin on the other, which symbolizes the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the sea. The coin was minted during the 6th 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 ancient Greek world.
