1/3 Stater

€1.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year334 BC - 322 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Tetrobol (8)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionGold
Weight2.61 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1578, SNG ANS 2#395, SNG Lockett#406, Dewing#377
Obverse descriptionHead of Hera right, wearing stephanos ornamented with palmettes, and single-pendant earring
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBarley ear of six grains, with leaf to right; bird standing right on leaf, METAΠON to left
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETAΠON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (334 BC - 322 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2228211490
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