Stater

€195,451.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year510 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.95 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1472, SNG ANS 2#206-207, AMB Basel#130, Kraay&Hirm#229, Noe Metapontum#100-105, Jameson#259, Gulbenkian#58
Obverse descriptionEar of barley with seven grains on each side, city vertically to the left, grasshopper to right; raised and braided dotted border around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMETA
(Translation: Metapontion)
Reverse descriptionIncuse barley ear, dolphin upwards to left in linear relief.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-510)  - Noe 100 -
ND (-510)  - Noe 101 -
ND (-510)  - Noe 102 -
ND (-510)  - Noe 103 -
ND (-510)  - Noe 104 -
ND (-510)  - Noe 105 -
Catalog ID7159136190
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