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© Roma Numismatics Limited
1⁄24 Stater Athena Alkidemos Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 0.29 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Degraded design comprised of lines and pellets.
Comment
Cf. Paulsen pl. 8, 161ff;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.29g, 7mm; Extremely Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #39;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 19. Sold for 260 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 49, 16 November 1992, lot 13.
Interesting fact
The 1/24 Stater coin from Boii, made of gold and weighing 0.29g, is interesting because it features the image of Athena Alkidemos, the patron goddess of the city of Boii, on one side, and a depiction of a boar on the other. The boar was a symbol of strength and bravery in ancient Greek culture, and its inclusion on the coin may suggest that the people of Boii valued these qualities. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold indicates that it was likely used for high-value transactions or as a store of value, highlighting the wealth and prosperity of the city during this time period.
