Stater - Alexander III Kolchis imitation 100 BC - 200 AD
| Gold | 3.52 g | 15 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 | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing figure with large 'wings' and a bucranium head; above to left and right, three pellets.
Comment
References:
∙ N. Frolova. “Caucasian Imitations of Alexander and Lysimachus' Golden Stater” in Studies Touratsoglou. pp 127-133, Pl II 10 var.
∙ D.M. Lang. Studies in the Numismatic History of Georgia in Transcaucasia. NNM 130. New York. 1955. #4 var (ornamentation).
∙ H. de la Tour. Atlas de monnaies Gauloises. Paris. 1892, #9377 (attributed to Germani)
∙ 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (100 BC - 200 AD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Alexander III (Kolchis imitation) (100 BC - 200 AD) coin.
