Roman Empire - Thrace, Dynasts of Koson. AV Stater, after 54 BC - Gold
This gold coin is the "holy grail" for every collector. Many similar coins graded as MS are struck with very weak or consumed dies. This coin was struck with fresh dies and is thus very sharp. You can literally see the eye of the eagle, even the eyes of the lictors and the eye of the consul. Thrace, Dynasts of Koson. After 54 BC. Gold stater (8. 38 g; 20 mm) . NGC-MS (Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5) . Certificate # 4241352-001. Dacian mint, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors, monogram to left, ? ? SO? in exergue / Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.
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This gold coin is the "holy grail" for every collector. Many similar coins graded as MS are struck with very weak or consumed dies. This coin was struck with fresh dies and is thus very sharp. You can literally see the eye of the eagle, even the eyes of the lictors and the eye of the consul. Thrace, Dynasts of Koson. After 54 BC. Gold stater (8. 38 g; 20 mm) . NGC-MS (Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5) . Certificate # 4241352-001. Dacian mint, Roman consul accompanied by two lictors, monogram to left, ? ? SO? in exergue / Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath.