© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
⅓ Stater Athena Alkidemos Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 2.75 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Alkis striding to left, with shield and spear; degraded legend to right, Z below to left.
Lettering: Z
Comment
Imitating Alexander III of Macedon.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.75g, 12mm, 12h; Good Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #31;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #16[obverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 15. Sold for 900 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, on one side, and an image of a boar on the other side. The boar was a symbol of strength and bravery in ancient Greek culture, and it's believed that the Boii tribe, who minted this coin, may have considered Athena as their patron deity.
