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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater - Dionysios 337 BC - 305 BC
| Silver | 9.72 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Herakleia Pontika (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337 BC - 305 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#359286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naked Herakles standing left, erecting trophy against which rests club, ram's head left between legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΥ
Translation: of Dionysios
Interesting fact
The Dionysios Stater from Herakleia Pontika (Bithynia) features an image of the Greek god Dionysus on one side and a stag on the other, which symbolizes the city's connection to the ancient Greek world and its rich cultural heritage.
