Stater

Issuer Kroton
Year 500 BC - 480 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Stater (3)
Currency Achaean drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 7.90 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#2090 3#251 , Hunterian#3 , Jameson#418
Obverse description Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion`s feet, set on basis of three lines, the center dotted; crab to left, ϘΡΟ to right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ϘΡΟ
Reverse description Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths in relief, and serpents in relief rising from middle foot; octopus to left; to right, outline of dolphin upward.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 480 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 4157229990
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