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Greece, Lydia, Electrum 1/3 Stater, 650 - 561 BC
Greece, Lydia, Electrum 1/3 Stater, 650 - 561 BC
TitleGreece, Lydia, Electrum 1/3 Stater, 650 - 561 BC
Type/denominationElectrum 1/3 Stater
Diameter13.8 millimeters
Weight4.72 grams
OriginGreece
Period650 BC - 561 BC
DescriptionThe first coins were made of electrum, an alloy of gold and silver that occurred naturally in local rivers. In the 6th century BC, Croesus, king of Lydia, began to strike coins of solid gold and silver. Soon afterwards, cities and rulers all over the Mediterranean world adopted coins for long-distance trade and local commerce. This is a Lydian electrum 1/3 stater (mid 7th century BC) depicting a lion's head, the badge of Lydian kings.
PublisherHillsdale College
DonorAlwin C. Carus
CollectionAncient
Accession number20050068
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