Stater

€1.00
IssuerKroton (Bruttium)
Year425 BC - 350 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (3)
CurrencyAchaean drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.72 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#2140 , SNG Lloyd#610 , Jameson#429 , de Luynes#725 , Kraay&Hirm#267 , Hirsch#224-225 , Gillet#294
Obverse descriptionYouthful Herakles seated left on rock covered by his lion skin, holding branch in his right hand and long club in his left. To left, altar, to right, bow and quiver and in exergue, two fish swimming towards each other
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΟΙΚΙΜΤΑΜ
Reverse descriptionTripod ornamented with fillets; to left, Apollo shooting arrow at writhing Python behind the tripod.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKPOTON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (425 BC - 350 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4767115470
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