Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Knossos Knossos
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Silver Stater
Year -360 – -320
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 11.59
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Silver Stater from Knossos. Issued from -360 to -320. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 11.59 g.

Obverse
Head of female (Persephone?) left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace.
Reverse
Head of bull facing; NAΓ above, KNO-ΣI[ON] (retrograde) at sides; maeander pattern to outer left and right.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (360 BC - 320 BC) 

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