THRACE, Kingdom of, Coson, (c.42 B.C.), gold stater, (8.614 grams), Northern Greece mint, obv. three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying ...
Facts about Stater Ancient Greece
The Stater was an ancient Greek unit of weight and currency, widely used throughout the Greek world from the Archaic period (8th to 6th centuries BCE) onward. Here are some facts about the Stater in ancient Greece:Unit of Weight: The Stater originally referred to a specific weight of metal, typically silver or gold. It varied in weight dependi ...
Gold Staters of Ancient Greece
Gold staters were a widely used denomination of coinage in ancient Greece. They were typically issued by various Greek city-states, kingdoms, and other entities. One of the most famous examples of a gold stater is the Athenian stater, also known as the "Owl Tetradrachm" due to its iconic depiction of the owl, the symbol of the city of Athens.T ...