Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: KC045 (Early Classical stater from Corinth)

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Type: Inventoried Object
Not after (date): -480
Not before (date): -480
Comment: R. Weir: “Kraay’s (1976, pp. 82, 124) higher date of ca. 480 B.C. is preferable to the lower range of ca. 480–450 B.C. cited in the other works because helmeted-Athena reverses of this style are both die-linked with the earliest staters of Ambracia (started ca. 480 B.C.) and the latest Corinthian coins in the Isthmian deposit sealed by the destruction of the Temple of Poseidon (closed ca. 475 B.C.).“
Logical part of: Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification: Coin
Comparanda: BMCCorinth 57, p. 6
Comparanda: Ravel1936, p. 70, 177
Comparanda: sim. Kraay1976, p. 356, no. 228, pl. 13
Preservation comment: Wear: F. Slight nicking and scratching but overall good condition.
Published as: Weir2022, pp. 1120-1121, no. 783, fig. 23.2
Axis (1-12): 3
Has denomination: Stater
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 19.0
Numismatic Mint: Corinth
Numismatic Weight (g): 8.44
Obverse Description: Bridled Pegasos with curled wing flying to right
Obverse Inscription: Below right, Ϙ (hasta extends through loop)
Reverse Description: Large, elongated head of Athena with hair in long plait in Corinthian helmet to right within incuse square
Belongs to Historical Period: Early Classical (Historical Period)
Material: Silver (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts): Athena/Minerva (Visual Motif)
Has visual motif (depicts): Pegasos (Visual Motif)
Suggested citation: “KC045 (Early Classical stater from Corinth).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kc045>