Gortyna Stater, -330 – -270
Information
Country
Gortyna
Gortyna
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
-330 – -270
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.64
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Gortyna. Issued from -330 to -270. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 11.64 g.
- Obverse
- Europa, nude to the waist, seated facing in plane tree, raising her veil with her right hand and, with her left, holding an eagle with spread wings in her lap. Underneath her at the left, bull’s head to left
- Reverse
- Bull standing to right, swishing his tail and with his head turned back to left to lick his right rear leg. Below, horsefly
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (330 BC - 270 BC) | — |
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