Amastris Stater, -285 – -250
Information
Country
Amastris
Amastris
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
-285 – -250
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.57
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Amastris. Issued from -285 to -250. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 9.57 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Mithras to right wearing Persian mitra adorned with laurel wreath and star
- Reverse
- Aphrodite seated left on throne, holding Nike and lotos-tipped scepter. Below throne, monogram and to left, rose
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285 BC - 250 BC) | — |
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