Metapontion Stater, 510
Information
Country
Metapontion
Currency
Drachm
(540 – 200)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
510
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
7.95
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Metapontion. Issued in 510. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 7.95 g.
- Obverse
- Ear of barley with seven grains on each side, city vertically to the left, grasshopper to right; raised and braided dotted border around. (Metapontion)
- Reverse
- Incuse barley ear, dolphin upwards to left in linear relief.
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