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1⁄24 Stater - Kroisos 560 BC - 546 BC
| Gold | 0.45 g | 5 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| King | Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Value | 1⁄24 Gold Stater (⅚) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#358229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square punch.
Interesting fact
The Kroisos coin, issued during the reign of King Croesus of Lydia (560-546 BCE), is considered one of the earliest coins in the world. It was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, and had a standardized weight of 0.45 grams. This coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce in the ancient world, and its design has been influential in the development of coins in subsequent centuries.
