© Starnuto di topo
© Starnuto di topo
Stater 540 BC - 510 BC
| Silver | 6.25 g | 29.20 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 540 BC - 510 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 29.20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#333783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse barley ear of six grains.
Interesting fact
The Metapontion Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a human on one side and an animal on the other. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a bearded man wearing a wreath, while the reverse (back) side features a dolphin. This design was a departure from earlier coins, which often featured abstract designs or symbols, and marked a shift towards more realistic and representational artwork on coins.
