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Stater - Lysimachos Kolchis imitation 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 5.71 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bastarnae Celto-Scythians (Central and Eastern Europe (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater = 20 Drachm |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.71 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized Athena Nikephoros seated left; transverse spear in background, trident left in exergue; legend at sides degraded to hash marks.
Comment
Imitating Byzantion Gold Stater of Lysimachos of Thrace.Golenko pp. 570–2; Sergeev 593;
C. Marinescu. Making and Spending Money along the Bosporus: The Lysimachi Coinages Minted by Byzantium and Chalcedon and their Socio-Cultural Context. Unpublished doctoral thesis. Columbia University. New York. 1996. pl. 67, 10;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin from the ancient Greek city of Kolchis, which is now modern-day Georgia. The Bastarnae Celto-Scythians, who created this coin, were a nomadic people who lived in Central and Eastern Europe and were known for their skill in metalworking and trade. Despite being an imitation, this coin still holds significant historical value as it showcases the cultural exchange and trade networks that existed between ancient civilizations.
