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Stater 575 BC - 525 BC
| Billon | 15.19 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Lesbos city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 575 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 15.19 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Uncertain Lesbos city, made of Billon and weighing 15.19g, features an image of a siren on one side and a lyre on the other. Sirens were mythical creatures in ancient Greek mythology, depicted as half-woman and half-bird, and were believed to lure sailors with their enchanting voices. The lyre, on the other hand, was a stringed musical instrument that was popular in ancient Greece. The combination of these two symbols on the coin may suggest that the people of Lesbos valued both the arts and the sea, which makes sense given the island's strategic location in the Aegean Sea.
