⅒ Stater - Magas (308 BC - 277 BC) front ⅒ Stater - Magas (308 BC - 277 BC) back
⅒ Stater - Magas (308 BC - 277 BC) photo
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⅒ Stater - Magas 308 BC - 277 BC

 
Gold 0.73 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyrene (Kyrenaica)
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
References
Numista
N#184057
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
ND (308 BC - 277 BC)  - - - - - -

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