© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Aristagoreos 411 BC - 385 BC
| Silver | 12.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 411 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysus seated left on the back of a panther advancing right, holding a cantharus and a thyrsus. All within a shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠ API – ΣTA – ΓOPE – Ω
Comment
Chryssantaki-Nagle p. 123 (dating circa 361 BC).
Interesting fact
The Aristagoreos coin from Abdera (Thrace) is significant because it features a rare image of a satyr on its reverse side. Satyrs are mythical creatures with human upper bodies and horse-like lower bodies, and they are often associated with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. The inclusion of a satyr on this coin may indicate that the city of Abdera had a strong connection to Dionysian rituals or that the coin was minted during a time of celebration or festival.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (411 BC - 385 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Aristagoreos (411 BC - 385 BC) coin.
