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© Nomos AG
Stater Muscheln type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Gold | 6.71 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Boii of Western Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.71 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concave, 'sea-shell' shaped pattern. Perhaps, a very debased bearded head to left, with an H-shaped nose area.
Comment
DT 9445 Cf.; Demski 515 ff.; Flesche 477 Cf.The so-called Muschel Staters produced by the Boii are well-known because of their mysterious types: basically a bulge on the obverse that seems to cover traces of an unknown, original type, and, on the reverse, a Muschel (= a bivalve, like a clam or a mussel) with rays. It is vaguely reminiscent of the 'Regenbogenschüsselchen' struck further west, but there is no real parallel (especially the obverse with the curious remains of a design around the edge of the bulge). (source: Nomos AG, Auction 19 Catalog, Lot 14, 17.11.2019)
Interesting fact
The Boii of Western Slovakia's Standard circulation coin Stater (Muscheln type) is an interesting historical artifact, and here's a fact about it: Did you know that the Boii tribe was a Celtic tribe that lived in what is now Western Slovakia, and their coinage was influenced by the neighboring Roman Empire? The Stater coin is an example of this, as it features a design similar to Roman coins of the time, with a depiction of a warrior on one side and a horse on the other. This blending of cultural influences is a fascinating aspect of the history of currency and trade.