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Æ - Kotys Type II; ΚΟΤΥΟΣ 383 BC - 359 BC
| Bronze | 6.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Cotys I (383 BC - 359 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383 BC - 359 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup with two handles).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΤΥΟΣ
Comment
Traité IV 1307 (Var); Peter S. 114Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (6.19 g; Very Fine)
◦ Auctioned by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 212, 5 March 2013, Lot 1292. Estimated at 150 EUR.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a horseman riding left, while the reverse (back) side features a grapevine with leaves and a small ornament above. This design is unique to the coins of Kotys II and is not found on other coins of the Odryssian kingdom. It's believed that the horseman represents the king himself, who was known for his military campaigns and conquests. The grapevine on the reverse side may symbolize the fertility and prosperity of the kingdom.
