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Hemiobol - Saratokos Type I 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 | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237470 |
|---|---|
| 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 (0.37 g; Very Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 137, 27 May 2002, Lot 137.
• Example #2 (0.38 g; 11 mm; About Extremely Fine)
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◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz, Auction 159, 8 December 2014, Lot 145.
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol - Saratokos (Type I) coin from the Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Thracian elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a youthful male head, likely representing the Thracian god of fertility and agriculture, while the reverse side features a stylized horse and a Greek inscription that reads "ΣΑΡΑΤΟΚΟΣ" (Saratokos), indicating the name of the issuing authority. This coin showcases the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the ancient Greeks and Thracians in the region.
