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© Roma Numismatics Limited
⅛ Stater 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 1.02 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | ⅛ Stater (2.5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pellet within torque, wavy line around; all within incuse circle.
Comment
Cf. Paulsen pl. 10, 222ff var.;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (1.02g, 9mm; Extremely Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #43;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 21. Sold for 4'600 GBP.
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Stater coin from the Boii tribe, made of gold and weighing 1.02g, 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, and their coinage often featured a mix of Celtic and Greek elements. This particular coin, with its small denomination and gold composition, may have been used for everyday transactions and could provide insight into the economic and trade practices of the Boii people during that time period.
