1. an ancient Greek gold or silver coin
Usage: historical

Examples

• The archaeologist discovered a gold stater from ancient Athens.
• Greek staters were widely used for trade throughout the Mediterranean.
• The museum’s collection includes several silver staters from different city-states.
• Each Greek city-state minted its own distinctive stater.
• The stater was one of the most important coins in ancient Greek commerce.
• Collectors prize well-preserved staters for their historical significance.