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Stater - Alexander III Kolchis imitation 100 BC - 100 AD
| Gold | 4.17 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bastarnae Celto-Scythians (Central and Eastern Europe (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 100 AD |
| Value | 1 Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized Nike standing facing; 10 pellets around.
Comment
The coin in the main image:∙ Heritage World Coin Auctions, Long Beach Signature Sale 3020, 6 September 2012, Lot 24976.
References:
∙ D.M. Lang. Studies in the Numismatic History of Georgia in Transcaucasia. NNM 130. New York. 1955. #6.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Alexander the Great, but was actually produced by the Bastarnae Celto-Scythians, a group of nomadic people who lived in Central and Eastern Europe during the ancient period. Despite being an imitation, the coin still holds significant historical value and provides insight into the cultural exchange and trade practices of the time.
