© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
1/24 Stater Janus I Type 300 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 0.33 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Vindelici |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping to right; triangle with pellet in each corner above.
Comment
Kellner, Manching pl. 3, 62; Steffgen/Ziegaus pl. 1, 2;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.33g, 7mm, 2h; Extremely Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #13;
◦ 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 #8[obverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 7. Sold for 1,300 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side, and a horse on the other. This design was used to symbolize the importance of transition and change, as well as the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
