© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater - Pheidon 322 BC - 313 BC
| Gold | 8.60 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322 BC - 313 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.60 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Kitharoidos standing facing, wearing long chiton and laurel wreath, holding kithara in his left hand and pletrum in his right. To left, at his feet, silphium plant and above left, laurel plant
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΥΡΑΝΑΙΟΝ
Comment
Apparently unique and unpublished.Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) featuring Pheidon (322 BC - 313 BC) is considered one of the earliest examples of a gold coin. Its creation marked a significant shift in the use of gold as a medium of exchange, as it was previously used primarily for jewelry and decorative items. The coin's design, featuring an image of Pheidon on one side and a Libyan lyre on the other, symbolized the wealth and power of the Kyrenean kingdom.
