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⅒ Stater - Magas 308 BC - 277 BC
Gold | 0.73 g | 8 mm |
Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
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Governor | Magas of Cyrene (300 BC - 275 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 308 BC - 277 BC |
Value | ⅒ Gold Stater (2) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 0.73 g |
Diameter | 8 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#184057 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt between two eight-rayed stars
Interesting fact
The ⅒ Stater - Magas coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency during the reign of Magas, who was a Greek king of Cyrenaica, a region in North Africa. The coin features an image of a silphium plant, which was a highly valued and lucrative crop in ancient Cyrenaica. The plant was used for medicinal and culinary purposes, and its image on the coin signifies the region's rich agricultural heritage.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (308 BC - 277 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Stater - Magas (308 BC - 277 BC) coin.