The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrac ... |
Gold staters were a widely used denomination of coinage in ancient Greece. They were typically issued by various Greek city-states, kingdoms, and other entities. One of the most famous examples of a gold stater is the Athenian stater, also known as the “Owl Tetradrachm” due to its iconic depict ... |
During Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, the United States Mint continued its operations, producing coins for circulation and fulfilling the nation’s monetary needs. Here are some key aspects of the United States Mint during Lincoln’s presidency (1861-1865):Coinage Production: The United States Min ... |