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Stater - 93rd Olympiad 408 BC
408 BC year| Silver | 12.12 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 408 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.12 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#177920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt within olive wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: F A
Interesting fact
The 93rd Olympiad (408 BC) coin from Olympia (Elis) is significant because it features the first known depiction of Zeus on a Greek coin. Zeus was considered the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, and his image on the coin symbolized the power and authority of the Olympic Games, which were held in his honor. The coin's design has been interpreted as a representation of the divine sanction of the Games and the unity of the Greek city-states under the aegis of Zeus.
