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1⁄12 Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 0.9 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Gold Stater (5⁄3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square punch.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 Stater - Kroisos (560 BC - 546 BC) from Kings of Lydia made of Gold weighing 0.9g is that it is considered one of the earliest coins in the world. It was minted during the reign of King Croesus, who was known for his wealth and prosperity, and the coin's design features a lion and a bull, which symbolize power and strength.
