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1⁄12 Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Silver | 0.86 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | 1⁄12 Silver Stater (¼) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#358290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Interesting fact
The 1/12 Stater coin from Kings of Lydia, which features King Kroisos, is considered one of the earliest coins in the world to feature an actual person's image. This coin was minted around 560-546 BCE and was used as a form of currency in the ancient Lydian kingdom. The fact that it features a real person's image makes it a significant historical artifact and a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (560 BC - 546 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Stater - Kroisos (560 BC - 546 BC) coin.
