© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Diobol - Metokos 405 BC - 391 BC
| Silver | 1.15 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Metokos (circa 407-386 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 391 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#236726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription around bipennis. The letter "T" is separate from the handle.
Lettering: ΜΗΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Peter S. 91; Winzer 29.2.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (1.11 g; Very Fine)
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 304, Osnabrück, 19 March 2018, Lot 235. Sold for 240 EUR.
Interesting fact
The Diobol coin was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Odryssa, which was a Thracian kingdom located in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula, present-day Bulgaria. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.15 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Diobol coin played an important role in the economy of the kingdom and was widely used for trade and commerce. Its design featured an image of a mythical creature, possibly a Griffin, which was a symbol of protection and prosperity in ancient Thracian culture. Today, the Diobol coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in ancient currency.
