Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5

Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5 #1.0
Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5 #1.0
Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5 #2.1
Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5 #3.2
Romania, Dacia, Koson Stater circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5 #4.3
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Dacia, Koson gold stater circa 44–42 BC, weighing 8.33 g with a 20 mm diameter, graded NGC Choice MS with strike 5/5 and surface 5/5, attributed to Dacia.

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Dacia, Koson – Gold Stater, circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5

Ancient gold stater of the Koson type, attributed to the Geto-Dacians. A beautifully struck and well-centred example, with complete beaded borders on both sides.

Specifications
Metal: Gold
Denomination: Stater
Date: Circa 44–42 BC
Mint: Uncertain, attributed to Dacia
Weight: 8.33 g
Diameter: 20 mm
NGC grading: Choice MS; Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5


Obverse: Roman consul accompanied by two lictors carrying fasces. BA monogram in the field and the Greek inscription ΚΟΣΩΝ in the exergue.

Reverse: Eagle standing left on a sceptre, holding a wreath.

The designs reflect the influence of Roman Republican coinage, combining a ceremonial procession with the distinctive eagle motif.

Condition: NGC Choice Mint State, with the highest numerical scores for both strike and surface. Superb striking, attractive centring and fully visible beaded borders.

Dacia, Koson – Gold Stater, circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5

Ancient gold stater of the Koson type, attributed to the Geto-Dacians. A beautifully struck and well-centred example, with complete beaded borders on both sides.

Specifications
Metal: Gold
Denomination: Stater
Date: Circa 44–42 BC
Mint: Uncertain, attributed to Dacia
Weight: 8.33 g
Diameter: 20 mm
NGC grading: Choice MS; Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5


Obverse: Roman consul accompanied by two lictors carrying fasces. BA monogram in the field and the Greek inscription ΚΟΣΩΝ in the exergue.

Reverse: Eagle standing left on a sceptre, holding a wreath.

The designs reflect the influence of Roman Republican coinage, combining a ceremonial procession with the distinctive eagle motif.

Condition: NGC Choice Mint State, with the highest numerical scores for both strike and surface. Superb striking, attractive centring and fully visible beaded borders.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Dacia, Koson, Romania
Year/period and variation
circa 44–42 BC – NGC Choice MS, 5/5–5/5
Denomination
Stater
Metal
AV
Condition
Graded by NGC
Weight
8.33 g
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