Pheneos Stater, -360 – -350

Stater from Pheneos. Issued from -360 to -350. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 11.95 g.

Obverse

Head of Demeter facing right, wearing a grain wreath, an elaborate disc and a crescent earring with pendants, and a pearl necklace

Reverse

Hermes, nude but for his petasos and for a cloak over his shoulders, partially facing and moving to the left and holding a kerykeion in his right hand. His head is turned back to the right to gaze at the infant Arkas, whom he holds on his left arm with his left hand and who raises his right hand towards Hermes’ face. Between Hermes’ legs, the letter Θ