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Stater - Ptoi... 379 BC - 368 BC
| Silver | 12.19 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 379 BC - 368 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.19 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora; magistrate name across central field; all within concave circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠT-OI
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 66; Myron Hoard pl. E, 14.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thebes (Boeotia) was minted during the reign of King Ptolemy I Soter, who was one of the generals of Alexander the Great. The coin features an image of the king's head on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was used as a form of currency throughout the kingdom and was valued at 12.19 grams of silver. This coin is considered rare and highly valuable among collectors today, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (379 BC - 368 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Ptoi... (379 BC - 368 BC) coin.
