Phaistos Stater, -300 – -270
Information
Country
Phaistos
Phaistos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
-300 – -270
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.05
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Phaistos. Issued from -300 to -270. Struck in Silver. Measures 10 mm and weighs 11.05 g.
- Obverse
- Herakles, nude but for lion skin draped over left arm, standing left, his left hand extended and holding one head of the Hydra, which he strikes at with club held in aloft in his right hand. Crab between his legs below.
- Reverse
- Bull advancing right. Inscription above. (Phaistos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 270 BC) | — |
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