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Stater - Hike 390 BC - 382 BC
| Silver | 12.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 382 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora, ivy leaf hanging from each handle; above, club right; olive spray to left; magistrate name across field; all within incuse concave circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: HI-KE
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thebes (Boeotia) featuring the image of Hike (390 BC - 382 BC) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Thebes. It was made of silver and weighed 12.30 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin's design featured the image of Hike, who was a mythical figure associated with the city of Thebes, and was believed to have the power to protect the city and its people. The coin's use as currency and its association with Hike made it a symbol of Thebes' wealth and power in ancient Greece.
