Catalog
| Issuer | Leukai |
|---|---|
| Year | 350 BC - 320 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Stater = 3 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.50 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | BCD Akarnania#223 |
| Obverse description | Pegasus leaping right and below, Λ |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | Λ |
| Reverse description | Head of a goddess to right (Athena or possibly Aphrodite), wearing Corinthian helmet with back flap. Behind neck, Λ and ladle with a long handle (kyathos) |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | Λ |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (350 BC - 320 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9019861420 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This silver stater, issued by Leukai in Akarnania (350 BC - 320 BC), dates to a pivotal era from Late Classical to Early Hellenistic Greece. Akarnania navigated the complex geopolitical landscape of rising Macedonian power. The production of this significant denomination underscores Leukai's civic autonomy and economic vitality amidst external pressures. Such coinage offers insight into regional economies and political aspirations of smaller Greek city-states during profound historical transformation.
Artistry: While the engraver is anonymous, the coin's design reflects the refined aesthetic of the Late Classical Greek stylistic school. Akarnanian staters of this period typically feature a masterful obverse portrait, often the laureate head of Apollo in