Stater - Poli[...] (150 BC - 100 BC) front Stater - Poli[...] (150 BC - 100 BC) back
Stater - Poli[...] (150 BC - 100 BC) photo
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Stater - Poli[...] 150 BC - 100 BC

 
Silver 6.23 g -
Description
Issuer
Thessalian League (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
150 BC - 100 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.23 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#171343
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left. In field to left and right, the name of the magistrate

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
Π Ο
Λ Ι

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the mythical creature, the Chimera, which is a combination of a lion, goat, and serpent. This symbolized the power and strength of the Thessalian League, which was a confederation of cities in ancient Greece.