Stater

€1.00
IssuerKnossos
Year440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight11.99 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosCr#1 , BMC Greek#1
Obverse descriptionThe Minotaur in a kneeling-running stance to right, its head facing.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe Labyrinth, in the form of a swastika, five pellets in a floral pattern at the centre, four sunken squares in the corners.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-440)  - -
Catalog ID8560646930
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