© 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 | 0.90 g | 11 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 | 0.90 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#236727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription around bipennis. The letter "T" is integrated in the handle.
Lettering: ΜΗΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Peter S. 91; Winzer 29.1 var.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.79 g; Very Fine)
©️ Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 304, Osnabrück, 19 March 2018, Lot 234. Sold for 360 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 52, Osnabrück, 1999, Lot 3095.
Interesting fact
The Diobol - Metokos coin features a unique blend of Thracian and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Thracian warrior wearing a helmet and carrying a shield, while the reverse side features the image of a Greek goddess, likely Artemis or Athena, surrounded by a Greek inscription. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Odryssian kingdom, which was located in the Balkans and was home to a diverse population of Thracians, Greeks, and other cultures.
