Karpathos Stater, -500 – -490
Poseidion? mint
Information
Country
Karpathos
Karpathos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Stater
Year
-500 – -490
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.89
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Stater from Karpathos. Issued from -500 to -490. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 13.89 g.
- Obverse
- Two dolphins, the upper leaping to right and the lower leaping to left, a third small dolphin to right below. Floral symbols in the corners and all within a dotted square border
- Reverse
- Two parallel rectangular incuses with irregular striations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 490 BC) | — |
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