© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
1⁄24 Stater Athena Alkidemos type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 0.36 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Boii of Moravia and Lower Austria |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#188873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Alkis standing left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left; dots replacing letters.
Comment
Flesche cf. 434
Varieties in style and weight exist:
• Paulsen Pl. 7 141
In main image.
• Paulsen Pl. 7 146
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Ltd (www.romanumismatics.com)
Recorded Sales:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 Sep 2019, lot 17. Sold for 320 GBP in EF grade.
• Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 49, 16-17 November 1992, lot 11.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, on one side, and an image of a boar on the other side. The boar was a symbol of strength and bravery in ancient Greek culture, and it's interesting to see this imagery used on a coin from the Boii tribe, who were known for their fierce warrior culture.