Chios Stater, 500
Information
Country
Chios
Chios
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Stater
Year
500
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
14.05
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Stater from Chios. Issued in 500. Struck in Electrum. Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.05 g.
- Obverse
- Sphinx seated right, wearing round earring and stephane, raising left foreleg. A spiral tendril extends from head.
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-500) | — | Circa 500 BC |
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