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Æ - Metokos Type I; Horse facing right 405 BC - 391 BC
| Bronze | 14 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Metokos (circa 407-386 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 391 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#236732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription around bipennis (labrys, double-bitted axe).
Lettering: ΜΗΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Weight varies: 11.99 - 16.06 gDiameter varies: 16 - 22 mm
S. Topalov, The Odrysian kingdom from the late 5th to the mid-4th c. BC (1994), p. 154, 12.
S. Topalov, Information about the unknown types of early Thracian tribal and ruler's coins 6th-4th c. B.C. (2000), S. XII, 29 var.
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (11.99 g; 22 mm; Green patina; Very Fine)
©️ Numismatik Lanz, München
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 123, 30 May 2005, Lot 135.
Interesting fact
The Metokos coin features a horse facing right, which was a common motif in Thracian art and symbolism. In Thracian culture, horses were considered sacred animals and were often associated with the goddess Epona, who was revered as a protector of horses and horsemen. The use of the horse motif on coins like the Metokos coin may have been intended to convey the power and strength of the Kingdom of Odryssa and its rulers.
