Distater

/dɪˈsteɪtər/ noun

Definition

A double stater coin (an ancient Greek or Near Eastern coin worth twice a stater).

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'stater' (a standard coin unit), literally meaning a coin worth two staters or roughly two drachmas.

Kelly Says

Ancient distaters are prized by collectors because they're rare evidence of how different Greek city-states valued their currencies—holding one connects you to commerce from 2,500 years ago.

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