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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 600 BC - 522 BC
| Electrum | 14.043 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 522 BC |
| Value | Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 14.043 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Samian Stater was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a living person, King Alyattes II, on one side, and a lion on the other. This was a bold move away from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins, and it signaled the growing power and influence of the Samian rulers.
