Stater

€1.00
IssuerSiris
Year520 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Stater (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight8.94 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BostonMFA#598, SNG ANS 7#947, BMC Greek#8
Obverse descriptionOn the left, nude, ithyphallic satyr walking left, holding his tail with his right hand and gesturing with his left toward a nymph, wearing long robes and walking to left, her left hand raised in greeting and holding a wreath in her right. Between them, large pellet
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionIncuse square diagonally divided
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-520)  - -
Catalog ID8994321840
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