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Æ - Amatokos type II 387 BC - 370 BC
| Bronze | 15.25 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Amadocus I (387 BC - 370 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 370 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.25 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bipennis (labrys, double-bitted axe). Ivy leaf above.
Lettering: AMA T OKO
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (15.25 g; Extremely Fine)
©️ Numismatik Lanz, München
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 160, 15 June 2015, Lot 120. Estimated at 300 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Thracian and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Thracian warrior wearing a helmet and carrying a shield, while the reverse side features the image of a Greek goddess, likely Athena, holding a spear and a shield. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Kingdom of Odryssa, which was located in modern-day Bulgaria and was inhabited by Thracians, Greeks, and other cultures.
