The Macedonian Gold Stater
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2023
- Today we are going to look at one of the most desirable coins of the hellenistic period, the Gold stater. Lets look at how and when it was invented, and its impact on the Greek world's monetary standards.
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What "GreeK" whatsoever?!? - The Latin term "Graecus" was introduced by Romans 2 centuries AFTER the death of Alexander the Great!
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Magnificant to see. The image of Athena is so enduring that we still it on modern British coinage, only renamed Britannia - raised Corinthian helmetted lady.
Is Lady Liberty simmerly derived?
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I do have a stater from the Persian empire. It is a satrap put in place by the king in the man’s name is vashashasure . I’m not sure of the spelling I have recently found out that the coin is only the second one known to exist. The other coin is in the British museums hands.
Beautiful coins. Love the new video format!
Tough to pull the trigger on these due to price. I will get an Alexander the Great one day.
That's my issue too. I stick to the plentiful options that sell close to spot. That way when my kids sell it all they won't have to worry much about the coins value.
Always fun to learn something and dream of having One of these pieces of art
I have 3 staters minted sometime between 44 - 42 BC by Brutus during the civil war. The mints, all in Thrace, where Tomis, Callatis and Istrus. They were minted in the name of Lysimachus and have an image of Alexander the Great on the obverse and Athena seated left, holding a winged victory with the legends reading Alexander, King on the reverse. They were minted pay for his Thracian soldiers since they wouldn't accept gold Roman aurei.
Can you provide some reference?
Using Joan Oliveras’ art for the thumbnail I see, excellent choice
His art is absolutely amazing!
Awesome coin!!
Your coins are beautiful, and yet this is nearly matched (at least) by your knowledge and enthusiasm. 🙂
What a magnificent group of coins.
Great video 👏🏻
Love it !
😍 works of fine art.
Centerpiece of my collection, Price 1524
Brilliant!
Great coins with incredible high relief.
Magnificent
I got some Britannias my Athena! I would like some more gold to be safe from all politics.
Wish I had one to add to my collection. I try to buy my gold close to spot so that limits my options. Most of it being 19th and 20th century pieces.
If you want to mix coin collecting and gold stacking, I recommend you look at the gold coins from the Latin monetary union. Lots of different countries and designs, great coins, and they are some of the lowest premium coins you can find.
Definitely lower than Gold Eagles, any major US bullion coin or UK Sovereigns.
@@ClassicalNumismatics That is indeed the type of stuff I purchase. That and European coins. Last purchase was a 1857 b Napoleon III 100F. It's a spectacular coin with some of the nicest details I've seen on the reverse. I got it for just over spot.
Lovely coins Leo👍😀
Thank you! These are indeed wonderful :)
What was the purchasing power of one stater, roughly?
For a manual laborer, around a month's worth. For a Phalangite or a Hoplite, very well paid frontline soldiers, around 10 days of service.
I have one of the most beautiful coins of Alexander the Great, a gold stater posthumous issue. the city of Babylon 311-305 BC A similar copy is presented in many history books.
These coins are drifting away further and further from my poor pockets... my only consolation is that they were also a huge lot of money in their times, anyways! 😅
Love your videos! Have you ever seen a gold stater struck with a DRACHM die?
I recently saw one with Hercules on the front and Zeus on the back. Not sure if this is possible
I see these staters online with various prices so wunder what determines the price,is it only the rarity and quality ?
For gold staters such as this, style and condition are the main factors that determine the price. There are some dealers who take advantage of the fact many people dont know how much such a coin should cost, and just charge exorbitant prices, but for the "knowledgeable" market, Id say there two are the main factors to set up a price.
@@ClassicalNumismatics Thank you.
@@ClassicalNumismatics hello I have stater it has Athena and on the back Nike but it seems to have a different vatiation of words and symbols surrounding her. It’s been authenticated by an expert. Were there different variations with minor changes?
Move the image to the back of the shirt, and put their name on the front left in small font! I would love that shirt. Great channel Im working my way through watching them all.
Where can you buy these from ?
Take a look at Numisbids, this website has a list of auction houses and dealers where you can typically buy these
@@ClassicalNumismatics is there a place in USA near Los Angeles that would possibly have these or a US online dealer?
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hello there!! nice coin
What are the north Monkeydonksi gonna say about this coins in Greek letters.
Nothing to say to you except that they are the Macedonians today and that you are Greek!
@@eugenianatsoulidou1098 They are Slavs today a mix of Bulgarians Serbians and Albanians. I am Greek from Peloponnesus. Macedonians Athenians Spartans Corinthians Thebes Syracuse Minoans etc. Just because the modern state of this ex Yugoslav Slav country occupy some Greek land of Macedonia dosent make them Macedonians.
I want to know about this coin....
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@@bdtechwindow2599 You should go on my channel page and look for the "Alexander Denominations" video
How would you make sure the coin you by is authentic? That doubt holds me back from collecting ancient coins.
Very good question. easy to fake, just need to make a die and keep stamping the right size and weight of a blank till it looks right
Buy from a reputable source and learn to spot the fine details. It's nearly impossible to make 100% accurate copies. The details are often small, but always there unless it's a well worn coin.
With golden coins that not change aspect like silver how did you know is not a modern reproduction?
I have a series of videos that explain this :)
What "GreeK" whatsoever?!? - The Latin term "Graecus" was introduced by Romans 2 centuries AFTER the death of Alexander the Great!