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1⁄12 Gold Stater 435 BC - 331 BC
| Gold | 0.43 g | 6.5 mm |
| Issuer | Barke (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 435 BC - 331 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Gold Stater (5⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.43 g |
| Diameter | 6.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#400761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of ram right.
Comment
Naville 261, otherwise unpublished in the standard references.
Interesting fact
The 1/12 Gold Stater from Barke (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Barke, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant, which was a highly valued medicinal herb in ancient times. The plant was used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion and sore throats, and was also used as a form of birth control. The coin's design was meant to signify the importance of the silphium plant to the people of Barke, and it remains a unique and fascinating example of ancient currency today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (435 BC - 331 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Gold Stater (435 BC - 331 BC) coin.