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Stater - Menedemos, Pherekrates Neoteros and Ni[...] 150 BC - 50 BC
Silver | 6.15 g | - |
Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 150 BC - 50 BC |
Value | Silver Stater (3) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 6.15 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#171444 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. In field to left and right, starting above the spear and continuing down, ΦΕ-ΡΕ / ΚΡ-ΑΤΗ / Σ Ν-ΕΩ / ΤΕ-ΡΟΣ and below Athena’s shield, ΝΙ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
ΦΕ ΡΕ
ΚΡ ΑΤΗ
Σ Ν ΕΩ
ΤΕ ΡΟΣ
ΝΙ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of three names: Menedemos, Pherekrates, and Ni[...]. This suggests that the coin may have been issued during a time of political unity or cooperation between different factions or leaders in Thessaly. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver and weighs 6.15g suggests that it may have been a valuable and widely used coin in its time.