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)
9.56
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Amastris. Issued from -285 to -250. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 9.56 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Mithras right, wearing Phrygian cap decorated with laurel branch and star.
- Reverse
- Aphrodite seated left, holding in extended right hand Nike, who crowns her with wreath held in both hands, and cradling lotus-tipped scepter in left arm; myrtle-bud to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285 BC - 250 BC) | — |
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