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Stater - Nikolaos, Ni... and Gorgias 48 BC - 47 BC
| Silver | 6.23 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 48 BC - 47 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.23 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. Above spear, ΝΙΚΟ -ΛΑΟΣ, below shield, ΝΙ and to left and right, Γ-ΟΡ ΓΙ-Α Σ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ ΛΩΝ
ΝΙΚΟ ΛΑΟΣ
ΝΙ
Γ ΟΡ ΓΙ Α Σ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Nikolaos, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of Gorgias, which is quite unusual for ancient Greek coins. Typically, coins from this time period featured a deity or a mythological figure on the reverse side. The fact that this coin features a historical figure like Gorgias suggests that he was a prominent figure in Thessalian League politics during that time.
