This replica coin reproduces a silver stater from Corinth, struck between 350–285 BCE. Corinth was one of the wealthiest and most powerful Greek city-states, famed for its naval might, trade networks, and artistic influence. Its Pegasus staters became some of the most widely recognized and circulated coins in the ancient Greek world.
Historical Background: The Corinthian stater became a dominant trade currency across the Mediterranean, used not just in Greece but also in colonies and allied states. The imagery connected Corinth to both mythology (Pegasus and Poseidon) and military power (Athena), making these coins a blend of divine authority and civic pride.
Design & Symbolism:
Obverse (Front): Pegasus, the winged horse, flying left. Below often appears a koppa (Ϙ), an archaic Corinthian letter and civic badge. Pegasus symbolized Corinth’s link to Poseidon and its maritime power.
Reverse (Back): Helmeted head of Athena facing left, with control marks such as a letter or bird (like a stork). Athena represented wisdom, war strategy, and civic protection.
