© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater Muschel Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 7.22 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Raised crescent with semi-circular radiating funnel design before.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 16, 339;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (7.22g, 16mm, Good Extremely Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #51;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 25. Sold for 2,200 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Celtic and Greek elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of a boar, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features the image of a Greek goddess, possibly Artemis or Aphrodite, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the Celts and Greeks during that time period.
