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This modern replica of a Corinthian stater transports collectors to the height of Corinth’s economic and cultural influence in the 6th century BCE, a time when the city was a leading commercial hub in ancient Greece. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, wearing a Corinthian helmet adorned with intricate patterns, a design emblematic of the city’s coinage. Corinth, strategically located on the Isthmus of Corinth, was a vital link between the Peloponnese and mainland Greece, thriving as a center of trade and craftsmanship during the Archaic period, particularly under the rule of the Cypselid dynasty, which oversaw the city’s early prosperity and the establishment of its renowned coinage system.
The reverse showcases the mythical Pegasus, the winged horse, in mid-stride, a symbol deeply tied to Corinth’s identity and its mythological heritage, as the creature was said to have been tamed by the Corinthian hero Bellerophon with Athena’s aid. The small koppa (Ϙ), an archaic Greek letter, beneath Pegasus, is a distinctive mark of Corinthian coinage, reflecting the city’s early alphabetic system and its role as one of the first Greek city-states to mint standardized coins. This design not only highlights Corinth’s artistic prowess but also its economic innovation, as the city’s staters circulated widely across the Mediterranean, facilitating trade with colonies like Syracuse and Corcyra. This novodel piece, while not an original, offers a tangible connection to Corinth’s golden age, making it a prized addition for collectors of ancient Greek numismatics.
278,00 Kč