Drachm Dachreiter Type 300 BC - 101 BC

Reverse

Horse galloping to left; above, wheel.

Comment

Skordoski in Syrmia, imitating Philip II of Macedon,

Dembski 1110-1, Popović pl. 8, 12–pl. 9, 10.

Examples of this type:

• Example #1 (14 mm, 2.80 g, 11 h; Good Very Fine)

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◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, obolos 12, 31 March 2019, Lot 137. Sold for 220 CHF;

• Example #2 (2.50g, 14mm, 3h; Good Very Fine)

© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 123. Estimated at 50 GBP, unsold.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionhaus Numismatica (Vienna), Auction 9, 20 November 1975, lot 5 (therein incorrectly attributed).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (Dachreiter Type) from Scordisci is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of a stylized horse, which was a symbol of power and strength in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period.