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Stater - Phido... 395 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 12.16 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.16 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora with tall handles and a decorated upper half. Above, bunch of grapes on vine branch
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙ ΔΟ
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 66; BMC p. 84, 165.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thebes (Boeotia) featuring Phido, which was minted between 395 BC and 338 BC, is considered one of the earliest examples of a standardized coinage system in ancient Greece. It was designed to facilitate trade and commerce across different city-states, and its consistent weight and purity made it a reliable medium of exchange. This coin's design and minting process were also influential in shaping the development of future Greek coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (395 BC - 338 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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