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Diobol - Saratokos Type II; ΣΑΡΤΟΚΟ 407 BC - 369 BC
| Silver | 0.75 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 | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΑΡΤΟΚΟ
Comment
Weight varies: ca. 0.75 g;Diameter varies: 10 - 11 mm;
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.73 g; 11 mm; Near Extremely Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 125, 28 November 2005, Lot 192.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diobol - Saratokos (Type II; ΣΑΡΤΟΚΟ) 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 located in modern-day Bulgaria and was inhabited by both Thracian and Greek populations.
