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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 550 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 10.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kalymna (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#356374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the Kalymna Stater features a unique design element - a crouching lion with its head turned backward, looking toward the reverse side. This unusual lion motif is not found on any other known ancient Greek coins, making the Kalymna Stater a distinctive and fascinating piece of numismatic history.