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Æ - Hebryzelmis Type II 386 BC - 383 BC
| Bronze | 6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Hebryzelmis (386 BC - 383 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 386 BC - 383 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup) with gorgoneion.
Lettering: ΕΒΡΥ
Comment
Weight varies: 5.26-5.98 g;Diameter varies: 17-18 mm;
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (6.35 g; 18 mm; Good Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 45, 3 July 2016, Lot 68. Sold for 725 EUR.
• Example #2 (6.27 g; 17 mm; Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Pecunem - Numismatik Naumann, Auction 26, 14 December 2014, Lot 67. Sold for 425 EUR.
• Example #3 (6.05 g; 18 mm; 7 h; Very Fine, corroded)
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◦ Auctioned by Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 1, 25 June 2017, Lot 171. Starting price 50 CHF, Unsold.
Interesting fact
The Hebryzelmis (Type II) coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Hebryzelmis of the Odryssa kingdom, which was a Thracian tribe that lived in the region of modern-day Bulgaria. The coin features an image of a horse on one side and a shield on the other, which symbolized the tribe's strength and military prowess. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Hebryzelmis (Type II) coin was considered valuable and was widely used for trade and commerce.
