© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
⅛ Stater 100 BC - 50 BC
| Gold | 0.78 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | ⅛ Stater (2.5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concave field with stylised sea-shell derived pattern with pellet in upper right field.
Comment
Unpublished in the standard references.References:
[1] R. Paulsen, Die Münzprägungen der Boier, Wien 1974, 380-8;
[2] Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 65, 19 December 2019, Lot #190.
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Stater coin from the Boii tribe is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized horse on the obverse (front) side, and a wheel or sun symbol on the reverse (back) side. This design is distinct from other coins of the same era and region, and suggests that the Boii tribe may have had their own unique cultural and artistic traditions.
