© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Siris or Lete 490 BC
490 BC year| Silver | 9.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 490 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Svoronos, Hellénisme Primitif 21f.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Siris or Lete (490 BC) from Uncertain Thraco-macedonian city (Thraco-macedonian region) made of Silver weighing 9.83 g is that it features an image of a seated figure on one side and an inscription on the other, which is believed to be one of the earliest examples of a coin with a standardized design and weight, indicating the importance of standardization in ancient currency.
