© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Stater - Alexander III Kolchis imitation 100 BC - 200 AD
| Gold | 3.67 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bastarnae Celto-Scythians (Central and Eastern Europe (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 200 AD |
| Value | 1 Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Celticised figure of Nike standing facing; two pellets to left and to right.
Comment
The coin in the main image:∙ Ex Nomos AG, Auction 15, 22 October 2017, Lot 38
∙ Ex CNG Triton XV, 3 January 2012, 1189 (16mm, 3.67 g, 12h).
References:
∙ N. Frolova, Caucasian Imitations of Alexander and Lysimachus' Golden Stater, Studies Touratsoglou, pp. 127-133, pl. II, 3 var.
∙ R. Paulsen. Die Ostkeltischen Münzprägungen: Die Münzprägungen der Boier mit Berücksichtigung der borboiischen Prägungen. Vienna. 1974. Pl.3 #47 var.
∙ K. Golenko, “Kolchis” in Chiron 2 (1972) pp. 570–2.
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.
