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Token - Nestle Nescafe Meku (Lydian halfstater) ND
| Brass | 2.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Coin replicas |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#143108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lettering: NP75
Comment
The Lydian Stater was the official coin of the Lydian Empire, introduced before the kingdom fell to the Persian Empire. The earliest staters are believed to date to around the second half of the 7th century BC, during the reign of King Alyattes (r. 619-560 BC). According to a consensus of numismatic historians, the Lydian stater was the first coin officially issued by a government in world history and was the model for virtually all subsequent coinage.
Accessible at: https://www.ancient.eu/article/797/the-importance-of-the-lydian-stater-as-the-worlds-/
