© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater 540 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 7.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Siris and Pyxos (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 540 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In incuse, bull walking to right on rayed ground line, his head turned back to left. Border of rays
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠVΧ
Comment
Traité 2083 (this obverse die). Mangieri, RIN 1981, A1; Gorini 1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a lion's head on one side and a dolphin on the other, which reflects the cultural and mythological beliefs of the ancient Greek city-state of Lucania.