© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
⅓ Stater Muschel Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 1.47 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Irregular raised design.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 22, 462.Recorded Sales:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 Sep 2019, lot 27. Sold for 750 GBP in EF grade.
• Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 48, 22 May 1989, lot 22.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Stater (Muschel Type) coin from Boii was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in the region. The Boii were a Celtic tribe that lived in what is now modern-day Bohemia, and their coinage reflects the influence of Greek and Roman culture on their economy and trade. The use of gold in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during that time period.
