© CGB
© CGB
¼ Gold Stater stuffed 80 BC - 50 BC
| Gold plated billon | 0.85 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Armorican Gallic tribes (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | ¼ Gold Stater (5) |
| Composition | Gold plated billon |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Human-headed horse right with dotted mane; small head over the horse and star between its legs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold-plated billon, which was a common practice in ancient times to create coins that appeared to be made of solid gold but were actually made of a cheaper metal, such as copper or silver, with a thin layer of gold on top. This allowed the coin to still have the appearance and perceived value of gold, while being more affordable to produce.