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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater - Philonikos 365 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 10.68 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 365 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | 2 Siglos |
| Currency | Persian siglos |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.68 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grape arbor in linear square; EΠI ΦIΛ-ONI-KOY around; all within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠI ΦIΛ ONI KOY
Comment
Traité IV 1477, pl. CCCXLII, 13.
Interesting fact
The Philonikos Stater was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Maroneia, located in Thrace, and was minted during the reign of Philonikos, who was a king of the Odrysian kingdom of Thrace in the 4th century BC. The coin features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a horseman on the other, symbolizing the city's strong military and cultural ties with ancient Greece. Despite being made of silver, the Philonikos Stater was not a high-denomination coin and was likely used for everyday transactions. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
