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© Leu Numismatik
Stater 550 BC - 500 BC
| Silver | 8.73 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 500 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Corinthian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.73 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square with swastika pattern.
Interesting fact
The Corinthian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a human being. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Poseidon, who was revered as the protector of the city of Corinth. This early use of a human image on a coin was a significant departure from the earlier coins that featured only abstract designs or animal motifs.
