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Æ - Kotys Type II; KOT Y O 383 BC - 359 BC
| Bronze | 8 g | 21 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 | 8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup with two handles).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΤ Υ Ο Σ
Comment
Weight varies: 6.89-9.05 g;Diameter varies: 18-23 mm;
Peter 114 Abb. 3 var; Topalov (2005) 81 Nr. 100 var.; BMC 203.2
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (9.20 g; About Extremely Fine)
©️ Numismatik Lanz, München
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 150, 13 December 2010, Lot 78. Estimated at 400 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 54, 24 March 2010, Lot 762. Estimated at 750 CHF.
• Example #2 (8.45 g; 20 mm; 3 h; Fine)
©️ Nomos AG
◦ Ex-the Vineyard Collection
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction obolos 16, 11 October 2020, Lot 125.
• Example #3 (6.90 g; 19 mm; Very Fine)
©️ Numismatik Naumann GmbH
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 12, 2 February 2014, Lot 74.
• Example #4 (9.07 g; Good Very Fine, green patina)
©️ Numismatica Ars Classica
◦ Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 59, 4 April 2011, Lot 1626. Estimated at 500 CHF.
• Example #5 (7.92 g; 17 mm; Fine - Very Fine)
©️ H. D. Rauch GmbH
◦ Auctioned by H. D. Rauch, Summer Auction 2010, 13 September 2010, Lot 118. Estimated at 360 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG, Blue Auction 5, 24 February 2018, lot 227.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the image of a horseman riding right, wearing a long cloak and holding a spear, while the reverse depicts a grapevine with clusters of grapes and a leaf on the left, and the royal name ΚΟΤΥΣ (Kotys) in Greek letters on the right. This coin is significant because it showcases the artistic and cultural influences of the Thracian people during that time period.
