© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
¼ Stater 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 2.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater (5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Celticized figure standing right; blundered legends around.
Comment
Dembski 482; cf. De la Tour 9482-9488. EF;This specimen appears to be modelled from the traditional Boii staters and third-staters which themselves are based upon the Athena Alkidemos tetradrachms of Philip V of Macedon (220-179 BC). Although this type is unpublished, such progressions in style from one form into another are well-documented in Celtic coinage (cf. De la Tour's plates of the Boii coinage). (Source: CNG)
Recorded Sales:
• Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Auction Triton VI, 14 January 2003, lot 13.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Stater coin from the Boii tribe, made of gold and weighing 2.05g, is interesting because it represents a unique blend of ancient Celtic and Greek influences. The Boii were a Celtic tribe that lived in what is now modern-day Bohemia, Czech Republic, and this coin features a fusion of Celtic and Greek artistic styles. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized horse, which is a common motif in Celtic art, while the reverse side features the image of a lion, which is a common motif in Greek art. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and trade that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period.
