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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
⅓ Stater - Kroisos Light Type 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 2.69 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Gold Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two incuse square punches.
Comment
Traité I 404; Walburg Group II, 1-9.
Interesting fact
The Kroisos (Light Type) ⅓ Stater coin from the Kings of Lydia, made of gold and weighing 2.69g, is interesting because it features the first known portrait of a king on a coin. The coin's design shows King Kroisos, who ruled Lydia from 560 BC to 546 BC, with a distinctive long hair and beard, signifying his royal status. This coinage innovation paved the way for future coins to feature portraits of rulers and became a standard in coin design.
