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⅙ Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Silver | 1.7 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | ⅙ Silver Stater (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#358236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two incuse square punches.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Stater coin from Kings of Lydia, which features King Kroisos, is considered one of the earliest coins in the world to feature an actual person's image. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which often featured abstract designs or animal symbols. This coin's design choice was a precursor to the widespread use of portraiture on coins in later centuries.
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 ⅙ Stater - Kroisos (560 BC - 546 BC) coin.
