© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater - Mygdones or Krestones 485 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 9.16 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.16 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Lorber, Goats, Issue 4; HPM pl. III, 17 var. (solid rosette); AMNG II, p. 20, 14 and pl. V, 30; Athena Fund I 27.
Previously attributed to the Macedonian city of Aigai, this series was re-evaluated by O. Picard ("Les monnaies au bouc attribuées à Aigai," BSFN 50/6, 1995) and C. Lorber, who have convincingly shown that, based on linguistic and iconographic evidence, Aigai cannot possibly be correct. Lorber also re-evaluated the numismatic and historical evidence, and synthesized her findings with metrological, iconographic, and hoard data to conclude that these coins were actually tribal issues emanating from an area west or southwest of Bisaltia, probably inhabited by the Mygdones or Krestones.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a griffin, which was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek culture.
