¼ Stater with star (80 BC - 50 BC) front ¼ Stater with star (80 BC - 50 BC) back
¼ Stater with star (80 BC - 50 BC) photo
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¼ Stater with star 80 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 1.67 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Bellovaci (Gallia Belgica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
80 BC - 50 BC
Value
¼ Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.67 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#319175
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Free horse galloping right; above, a star.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Stater with star from Bellovaci (Gallia Belgica) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is believed to have been minted during the reign of the Roman Republic, specifically between 80 BC and 50 BC. The coin's design features a star on one side and a stylized head on the other, and it is made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its age, the coin has been well-preserved and is highly sought after by collectors and historians today.