© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Diobol - Saratokos Type II; ΣΑΡΑΤΟΚΟ 407 BC - 369 BC
| Silver | 0.89 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Saratokos (circa 407-369 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 407 BC - 369 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΑΡΑΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Moushmov '25 #31; HGC 3.2, 1681; Peter S. 99; Topalov (2005) 66;Weight varies: 0.82 - 1.14 g;
Diameter varies: 10 - 11 mm;
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.89 g; 11 mm; Near Extremely Fine)
©️ Numismatik Naumann
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 79, 7 July 2019, Lot 63. Sold for 325 EUR.
• Example #2 (0.98g; Good Very Fine)
©️ Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 326, Osnabrück, 7 October 2019, Lot 110. Sold for 60 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 73, Vienna 2019, Lot 44.
• Example #3 (0.92g; Good Very Fine)
©️ Spink
◦ Auctioned by Spink, Auction 12009 - The Magnus Collection, 28 March 2012, Lot 79. Sold for 90 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Thracian and Greek elements 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 Athena, holding a spear and a shield. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Kingdom of Odryssa, which was a Thracian kingdom that was heavily influenced by Greek culture.
