Gold Stater Koson type 44 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 8.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Dacian tribes (Dacians) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | 1 Gold Stater = 10 Silver Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#138240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath (inspired by the silver denarii issued by Pomponius Rufus in 73 BC)
Comment
It is thought that "Koson" is the name of an otherwise historically unrecorded Dacian king, though he may be identical to the Cotison mentioned by Horace and Suetonius.Recently, both monogrammed and non-monogrammed versions were examined for their composition. These studies provided a highly sensitive elemental fingerprint for each coin. It was found that all coins without the monogram were made from native alluvial gold, (that is, had trace amounts of tin) the same composition found for other Dacian gold artifacts (for example, bracelets) that were made at the time. In contrast, all the coins with the BR monogram lacked tin, and were of highly purified gold. This finding leads to an intriguing possibility – BR-monogrammed coins were produced by Brutus using highly refined gold, and non-monogrammed coins were imitations by Thracians or Dacians using their own methods and local alluvial gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Gold Stater (Koson type) (44 BC - 42 BC) from Uncertain Dacian tribes (Dacians) made of Gold weighing 8.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Dacian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, while the reverse side features a Dacian warrior on horseback, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the Dacians and the Greeks during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (44 BC - 42 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gold Stater (Koson type) (44 BC - 42 BC) coin.
