Gold Stater Koson type

€188,617.00
IssuerUncertain Dacian tribes
Year44 BC - 42 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fr#124, RPC Online I#1701B, HGC 3.2#2049, BMC RR#II 474, 48#
Obverse descriptionRoman consul accompanied by two lictors (bodyguards) carrying fasces (axe-like weapons) -possibly inspired by the silver denarii issued by Marcus Junius Brutus in 54 BC - see Junia denarius.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΚΟΣΩΝ
(Translation: Koson)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath (inspired by the silver denarii issued by Pomponius Rufus in 73 BC)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (44 BC - 42 BC) BR - -
Catalog ID3628302320
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