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© Nomos AG
Stater - Posideios 436 BC - 410 BC
| Silver | 14.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 436 BC - 410 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grape vine with four bunches of grapes and four leaves
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΠΟΣΙΔΗΙΟ
Comment
West 18.
Interesting fact
The Posideios Stater from Maroneia (Thrace) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the Greek god Poseidon on one side and a horse on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Posideios, who was a ruler of the Thracian tribe of the Marones, and it is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature a deity. The use of Poseidon's image on the coin may have been a nod to the god's association with the sea and the region's maritime trade.
