Gold Stater Koson type

Issuer Uncertain Dacian tribes
Year 44 BC - 42 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Stater (20)
Currency Drachm
Composition Gold
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 description Roman 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 script Greek
Obverse lettering ΚΟΣΩΝ
(Translation: Koson)
Reverse description Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath (inspired by the silver denarii issued by Pomponius Rufus in 73 BC)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (44 BC - 42 BC) BR - -
Numisquare ID 3628302320
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