© 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 Retrograde legend 405 BC - 391 BC
| Silver | 0.85 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 | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#236721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Retrograde inscription around bipennis. The letter "T" is integrated in the handle.
Lettering: ΜΗΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Peter S. 91; Winzer 29.1.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (1.17g; Very Fine - Extra Fine)
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 304, Osnabrück, 19 March 2018, Lot 304. Sold for 650 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Giessener Münzhandlung 79, München 1996, Nr. 110.
Interesting fact
The Diobol - Metokos coin from the Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) is interesting because it features a retrograde legend, meaning that the inscription on the coin is written in a reverse direction, from right to left instead of the usual left to right. This unique feature makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
