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Stater 530 BC - 525 BC
| Silver | 8.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Stagira (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 530 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Irregular incuse square.
Comment
Svoronos, Hel. Prim., 4 and pl. XVI, 40; Troxell and Spengler ANSMN 15, pl. 18, B.
This coin is part of a series, which seems to be a kind of alliance issue: all bear the the so-called Roses of Pangaeum on their obverses, accompanied by additional type - here a boar - that was the badge of the issuing city.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Stagira (Macedon) was minted during the reign of King Lysimachus, who was one of the generals of Alexander the Great. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and an image of the king on the other side. The lion was a symbol of Macedonian power and strength, and the image of the king was meant to represent the authority and legitimacy of the ruler. The coin was used for trade and commerce, and it was also a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Macedonian Empire.