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⅙ Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 1.78 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | ⅙ Gold Stater (10⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two incuse square punches.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Stater - Kroisos coin from the Kings of Lydia is interesting because it is considered one of the earliest coins in the world, dating back to 560 BC - 546 BC. It was made of gold and weighs 1.78 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact from ancient times.
