© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater Nike Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Gold | 8.13 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.13 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing to right, holding wreath in extended right hand; degraded legends on either side, trident head below to right, Λ below to left.
Lettering: Λ
Comment
Imitating Alexander III of Macedon.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (8.13g, 19mm, 8h; Good Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #29;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #15[reverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 14. Sold for 6,000 GBP.
Interesting fact
The Boii Stater (Nike Type) coin features an image of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory) on its obverse side, which is quite unique compared to other coins of its time. This design was likely chosen to commemorate the Boii tribe's military victories and their alliance with the Roman Republic.