© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Agathokles 340 BC - 330 BC
| Gold | 8.57 g |
| Issuer | Kios (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow of galley left, decorated with star: above, club and in left field, eagle standing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΓAΘO
KΛHΣ
Comment
Recueil Général 1 and pl. XLIX,1; De Luynes 2415 var. (different magistrate).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Agathokles Stater from Kios (Bithynia) is that it features the first known portrait of a living person on a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a realistic representation of Agathokles, the ruler of the city, wearing a crown and a bold expression. This innovative design was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins and marked a significant milestone in the development of coinage.
