1/3 Stater

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year302 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Gold Stater (20⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionGold
Weight2.62 g
Dimensions15.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1629, SNG ANS 2#396-397, Kraay&Hirm#243, Gulbenkian#71, SNG Lockett#405, SNG Ashmolean#724 var., HGC 2#1023
Obverse descriptionHead of Nike facing slightly to the right, her hair in an ampyx, wearing a single-pendant earring and a pearl necklace
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringNIKA
Reverse descriptionBarley ear with six grains and leaf to right
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETAΠON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-302)  - -
Catalog ID9641182600
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