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Æ - Deiotarus 63 BC - 58 BC
| Bronze | 4.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Galatia |
|---|---|
| King | Deiotarus of Galatia (64 BC - 40 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63 BC - 58 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, with spread wings and head turned back to right, standing left on a thunderbolt; in field to left, monogram.
Comment
Arslan, Coins K1; RPC I p. 356, 2.
Interesting fact
The Deiotarus coin is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted during the reign of Deiotarus, who was a king of the Galatians, a Celtic tribe that lived in what is now modern-day Turkey. The coin features an image of a stork on one side and a horseman on the other, and it is made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at that time. Despite its age, the coin is still highly sought after by collectors and historians, and it is considered a valuable piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (63 BC - 58 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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