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⅓ Stater Athena-Alkis-Reihe Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 2.73 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Celticised figure of Athena Alkis striding to left, with shield and spear.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 8, 176.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.73g, 11mm, 9h; Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #42;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 20. Sold for 1,400 GBP.
• Example #1 (2.68g, 10mm; Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #41;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 20. Sold for 460 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 7, 3 December 1948, lot 365.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, while the reverse side features a Celtic-style horse and rider. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Boii tribe, who were known to have had both Greek and Celtic ties.
