Central and Eastern Europe (ancient) Central European Gauls Boii Boii of Western Slovakia
⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) front ⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) back
⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) photo
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) front ⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) back
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.

⅓ Stater "Muscheln" type

 
Gold 2.19 g 11.9 mm
Description
Issuer
 Boii of Western Slovakia
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Value
 ⅓ Stater (20⁄3)
Currency
 Drachm
Composition
 Gold
Weight
 2.19 g
Diameter
 11.9 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#189098
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Two opposite ovals, two grains below. Open zig-zag around.

Comment

Paulsen 1933, č. 478–481; Skupina AA-VII:18

Interesting fact

The Boii of Western Slovakia's ⅓ Stater ("Muscheln" type) gold coin features a unique shell-like design on its reverse side, which is said to represent the region's rich history of mollusk farming and symbolize prosperity and abundance.