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½ Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Silver | 5.32 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | ½ Silver Stater (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#340180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two incuse squares of unequal size.
Interesting fact
The ½ Stater coin of Kroisos (560 BC - 546 BC) from the Kings of Lydia is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design, with the king's name and title on one side and a lion on the other. This standardization made it easier for merchants and traders to recognize and accept the coin as legitimate currency, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (560 BC - 546 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Stater - Kroisos (560 BC - 546 BC) coin.
