Katalog
| İhraççı | Kings of Lydia |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 560 BC - 546 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1⁄24 Stater = 3⁄24 Drachm (1/8) |
| Para birimi | Drachm |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 0.41 g |
| Çap | 6.0 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered, Incuse |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Klein#562, Berk#29, Berk#30, SNG Kayhan#1022 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Confronted foreparts of a lion, on the left facing right, and a bull, on the right facing left |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Incuse square |
| Arka yüz yazısı | |
| Arka yüz lejandı | |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (560 BC - 546 BC) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 2289800870 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: This 1/24 stater was issued by Kroisos (Croesus), the legendary last king of Lydia, reigning 560-546 BC. Lydia, in western Anatolia, is distinguished as the first state to issue true coinage. Kroisos, famed for his immense wealth, oversaw a pivotal transition from electrum to a bimetallic system of pure gold and silver. This small silver denomination reflects his kingdom's sophisticated economy before its conquest by Cyrus the Great of Persia.
Artistry: The coin's design embodies the early Archaic Greek artistic style prevalent in Ionian workshops. The obverse features the iconic confronted foreparts of a roaring lion and a powerful bull. This symbolic motif, representing royal power and agricultural prosperity, is a hallmark of Kroisos's coinage. The reverse typically displays one or more irregular incuse punches, characteristic of early coining technology, lacking pictorial or epigraphic detail.
Technical/Grading: As a minute silver denomination (0.41 grams, 6.0 mm), this 1/24 stater often presents striking challenges. High-points for wear are the muzzles, eyes, and manes of the animals. Early minting and small flans often result in off-center strikes, incomplete impressions, and varying depth in the reverse incuse. Full detail is rare; irregular flans influence overall eye appeal and grade.