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© Nomos AG
Stater 550 BC - 525 BC
| Silver | 12.30 g |
| Issuer | Aegina |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | Stater (2) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
“Union Jack” pattern reverse with eight segments, some partially filled up
Interesting fact
The Aegina Stater is considered one of the earliest coins in the ancient Greek world, and it's believed to have been issued by the city-state of Aegina in the 6th century BC. The coin features an image of a sea turtle on one side and an inscription on the other, which reads "ΑΙΓΙΝΑ" (Aegina) in ancient Greek. The use of a sea turtle as a symbol on the coin may have been chosen because Aegina was an island nation that relied heavily on sea trade and commerce.
