When it comes to ancient Roman coins, Mint State Coson Gold Staters are always incredibly popular. Nearly two thousand years after they were first issued, these coins have remained a source of intrigue for potential customers. What is it that makes these coins so unique, you ask? It’s because the origin of these coins is a source of debate amongst scholars of ancient history.

In today’s post, we’ll break down what we know about these ancient Roman coins and take a deeper look at what has been speculated on over the years. If ancient mysteries are up your alley and you are interested in owning a unique piece of history, then this blog is for you. Keep reading to learn more!

The Theories

Over the years, two main theories have come to the forefront of discussion on the gold staters of King Coson. Although scholars have yet to determine a definitive reason for their creation, there are a couple of prevailing theories to consider. Let’s take a look.

Theory #1

The first theory purports that Brutus, a main conspirator against Julius Caesar, struck the coins using gold treasure provided by the Roman Senate. He then used the gold to pay troops provided by the Thracian King Coson to defend the Republic from forces loyal to Caesar.

Theory #2

The second theory (and the one that is generally considered to be less likely) surmises that the Coson Staters are nothing more than a gold version of a Roman silver coin of the time, also struck under Brutus.

The Facts

Although these theories are both interesting to consider, we do have some facts to present. We have a handful of these amazing ancient Roman coins available for purchase. Coins available include:

• 54 B.C. Coson Gold Stater Mint State NGC

• 54 B.C. Coson Gold Stater CHMS NGC

• 54 B.C. Coson Gold Stater CHMS* NGC

Perhaps the most important fact at this moment is that we only have about a dozen of these coins available for sale here on the Austin Rare Coins website at the time of publication. In other words, these coins won’t last long! If you’re curious about other aspects of these coins, don’t hesitate to reach out to the team of experts at Austin Rare Coins because we’d be glad to answer any questions you may have.

A Bit of Information About These Coins

The obverse of these spectacular coins features three Roman consuls in procession with the inscription “KOSON” underneath. The reverse features a majestic eagle grasping a wreath atop an arrow. (If that sounds familiar, it’s because it looks very much like the back of the Indian Head Gold coins issued by the United States in the early 1900s.)

The other wonderful thing to note is that these coins have maintained a particularly high state of preservation of the course of the last two centuries. In other words, for a coin that is nearly 2,000 years old, these coins are in great shape and actually holding one in your hand is a rare treasure. No matter the type of collection you have, this coin is sure to become a highlight.

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