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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 550 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 8.60 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.60 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#409682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with swastika pattern.
Comment
Pozzi 1644; Rhousopoulos 2225.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a mythological creature, the Pegasus, on its obverse (front side). The Pegasus was a winged horse that was believed to have been tamed by the hero Bellerophon, and it became a symbol of the city of Corinth. The coin's design was meant to showcase the city's wealth and power, as well as its connection to Greek mythology.
