Thracian/Scythian Gold Stater Coson (after 54 BC) MS NGC 4/3
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Coin Highlights:
The Coson (or Koson) gold stater is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating coins of the late Hellenistic period. Minted in the 1st century BC in what is now modern-day Romania or Bulgaria, these coins were issued by a Thracian or Dacian king named Coson (??SO? in Greek script), who is otherwise nearly unknown in historical sources.
Coson's staters are modeled directly on Roman Republican coinage, particularly imitating the denarius of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Julius Caesar’s assassins. The obverse shows three togate figures, likely Roman senators, walking in procession—again borrowed from Brutus’s coins. The reverse typically depicts an eagle standing on a scepter and holding a wreath—a Roman symbol of power and legitimacy. This imitation wasn't just flattery: it was a political statement, aligning Coson with the Roman Republican cause and perhaps reflecting direct contact or alliance with Brutus during his campaigns in the Balkans following Caesar’s assassination.
This coin isn’t just gold—it’s a golden window into a forgotten king’s alliance with a crumbling republic. With sharp detail and rich historical context, this MS-graded Coson stater stands as a rare testament to Thracian identity and Roman intrigue. Own a legacy where East meets West—add this remarkable piece of ancient diplomacy to your collection today.
This stunning Gold coin was issued by Marcus Junius Brutus, the infamous murderer of Julius Caesar from over 2,000 years ago. It was minted in Thrace or Scythia while under Roman rule. Struck slightly off center.
Coin Highlights:
- AV Stater. Issued after 54 BC. 8.52 grams.
- Graded and authenticated as Mint State by NGC.
- Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5.
- Obverse: Roman consul (Brutus) walking left, accompanied by two lictors, KOSON in exergue.
- Reverse: Eagle with spread wings standing left on scepter, clutching a laurel wreath in its right talon.
The Coson (or Koson) gold stater is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating coins of the late Hellenistic period. Minted in the 1st century BC in what is now modern-day Romania or Bulgaria, these coins were issued by a Thracian or Dacian king named Coson (??SO? in Greek script), who is otherwise nearly unknown in historical sources.
Coson's staters are modeled directly on Roman Republican coinage, particularly imitating the denarius of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Julius Caesar’s assassins. The obverse shows three togate figures, likely Roman senators, walking in procession—again borrowed from Brutus’s coins. The reverse typically depicts an eagle standing on a scepter and holding a wreath—a Roman symbol of power and legitimacy. This imitation wasn't just flattery: it was a political statement, aligning Coson with the Roman Republican cause and perhaps reflecting direct contact or alliance with Brutus during his campaigns in the Balkans following Caesar’s assassination.
This coin isn’t just gold—it’s a golden window into a forgotten king’s alliance with a crumbling republic. With sharp detail and rich historical context, this MS-graded Coson stater stands as a rare testament to Thracian identity and Roman intrigue. Own a legacy where East meets West—add this remarkable piece of ancient diplomacy to your collection today.
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