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Æ - Kotys Type II; Cybele 383 BC - 359 BC
| Bronze | 1.39 g | 10 mm |
| 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 | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup with two handles).
Lettering:
ΚΟ
Τ Y
Comment
Topalov S. 12-13.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (1.39 g; 10 mm; Good Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 29, 1 March 2015, Lot 65.
• Example #2 (1.43 g; 12 mm; Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 32, 7 June 2015, Lot 46.
• Example #3 (1.26 g; 10 mm; Nearly Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG, Blue Auction 5, 24 February 2018, Lot 212.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a depiction of Cybele, the Thracian goddess of fertility and agriculture, wearing a distinctive polos crown and a long cloak. This image was a common motif on coins issued by the Odryssa kingdom during this period, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the Thracian people.
