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© Roma Numismatics Limited
⅓ Stater Muschel Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 2.09 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Irregular raised design.
Comment
Cf. Paulsen pl. 23, 469ff.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.09g, 21mm, Good Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #55;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 27. Sold for 320 GBP.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Stater (Muschel Type) coin from Boii was used as a form of currency in ancient Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions over 2,000 years ago, and that it has survived to this day as a piece of history.
