Æ - Saratokos (407 BC - 369 BC) front Æ - Saratokos (407 BC - 369 BC) back
Æ - Saratokos (407 BC - 369 BC) photo
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Æ - Saratokos 407 BC - 369 BC

 
Bronze 1.08 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians)
King
Saratokos (circa 407-369 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
407 BC - 369 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.08 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#237474
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Vine branch with bunch of grapes.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣAP

Comment

Examples of this type:
Example #1 (1.08 g; Very Fine)

©️ Numismatik Naumann GmbH
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 83, 3 November 2019, Lot 83. Sold for 40 EUR.

Example #2 (1.07 g; Very Fine)

©️ Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch
◦ Auctioned by H. D. Rauch, Auction 84, 13 May 2009, Lot 69. Estimated at 100 EUR.

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique blend of Thracian and Greek influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period.