© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
1⁄24 Stater Athena Alkidemos Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 0.35 g | 5 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Athena Alkis striding to left, with shield and spear.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.35g, 5mm; Verz Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #37;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #18[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 17. Sold for 120 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 50, 27 November 1989, lot 31.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, 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 how the Boii people chose to feature this animal on their currency.
