Stater

€423,595.00
IssuerKnossos
Year300 BC - 270 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight11.13 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#24-25 Copenhagen, SvoronosCr#67 , Dewing#1986 , de Luynes#2333 , Gillet#1008 , Gulbenkian#566 , Hunterian#12 , BostonMFA#1279
Obverse descriptionHead of Hera left, wearing stephanos decorated with palmettes, ornate earring with upward crescent and three drops, and pearl necklace.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLabyrinth; A-P across field, spearhead to left, thunderbolt to right; KNΩΣIΩN below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKNΩΣIΩN
(Translation: Knossos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 270 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2819217300
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