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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 600 BC - 550 BC
| Gold | 16.088 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 600 BC - 550 BC |
| Value | Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16.088 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known portrait of a living person, King Midas, on one of its sides. This makes it a unique and significant piece of history, as it shows the importance of the king's image and the development of coinage as a means of communication and propaganda.