Stater

Overview

The Stater is a Gold Stater denomination coin issued by Tarentum, with significant collectible value and historical importance.

Basic Information

• Issuing Country: Tarentum
• Issuing Authority: Tarentum
• Denomination: Gold Stater
• Category: coin
• Composition: Gold
• Weight: 8.53g
• Diameter: 18.00mm

Coin Images

Obverse

Reverse

Design Features

Obverse Design

Laureate head of Zeus to left or right; behind, monogram of ΝΚ.

Reverse Design

Eagle left or right; wings open, on thunderbolt; if field symbol (Athena Alkidemos advancing left, two amphorae, owl, helmet) and sometimes signature or legend ΤΑΡΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ, ΣΩΣΙ, ΝΙΚΑΡ, ΣΩΚ or ΑΡΟΛ.

Collectible Value

This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.