© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater - Sim... 350 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 7.77 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Stater (3) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#280591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting to right, his head lowered; in exergue, ΣIM.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ
ΣIM
Comment
Struck under the magistrate Sim....Interesting fact
The Stater coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Thourioi, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions. The coin was made of silver and weighed 7.77 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.
