1⁄24 Stater - Kroisos (Sardes) (560 BC - 546 BC) front 1⁄24 Stater - Kroisos (Sardes) (560 BC - 546 BC) back
1⁄24 Stater - Kroisos (Sardes) (560 BC - 546 BC) photo
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1⁄24 Stater - Kroisos Sardes 560 BC - 546 BC

 
Silver 0.41 g 6.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Lydia
King
Croesus (𐤨𐤭𐤬𐤥𐤦𐤮𐤠𐤮) (560 BC - 546 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
560 BC - 546 BC
Value
1⁄24 Silver Stater (⅛)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.41 g
Diameter
6.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186067
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Incuse square

Interesting fact

The Kroisos coin from the Kings of Lydia is interesting because it features the first known portrait of a living person on a coin, which was a revolutionary design at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (560 BC - 546 BC)  - - - - - -

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