© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
⅙ Stater - Kroisos Light Type 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 1.32 g | 8 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 | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two incuse square punches.
Comment
Traité I 406; Walburg Group IV, 1-6.
Interesting fact
The Kroisos (Light Type) coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Lydia during the reign of King Croesus, who ruled from 560 BC to 546 BC. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, which gave it a unique and distinctive appearance.
