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© Roma Numismatics Limited
1⁄12 Stater - Kroisos Light Type 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 0.68 g | 6 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 | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square punch.
Comment
Sunrise 9.
Interesting fact
The Kroisos (Light Type) coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient kingdom of Lydia, which is now modern-day Turkey.
