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Stater - Nikokrates, Philoxenides and Petraios 50 BC - 40 BC
| Silver | 6.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. To right, palm branch, above the spear, ΦΙΛΟΞ-ΕΝΙΔΟΥ and in exergue, ΠΕΤΡΑΙΟΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
ΦΙΛΟΞ ΕΝΙΔΟΥ
ΠΕΤΡΑΙΟΣ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the portrait of a young Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. This suggests that the coin may have been used in religious rituals or festivals related to Dionysus.
