Stater - Menedemos, Pherekrates Neoteros and Ni[...] (150 BC - 50 BC) front Stater - Menedemos, Pherekrates Neoteros and Ni[...] (150 BC - 50 BC) back
Stater - Menedemos, Pherekrates Neoteros and Ni[...] (150 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Stater - Menedemos, Pherekrates Neoteros and Ni[...] 150 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 6.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Thessalian League (Thessaly)
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
References
Numista
N#171444
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.