Stater

€1.00
IssuerPhaistos (Crete (ancient))
Year320 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (2)
CurrencyAeginetic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight11.05 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosCr#60 , Traité III#1659 Crétoises
Obverse descriptionHerakles standing in fighting attitude to left, wearing Nemean lion skin, seizing one of the heads of the Lernean Hydra, and preparing to strike with club; crab by right foot.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBull butting left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (320 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6590567110
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