© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Obol - Kotys I Type II; KO❦ 383 BC - 359 BC
| Silver | 0.9 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Odryssa (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Cotys I (383 BC - 359 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383 BC - 359 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup with two handles). Ivy leaf in lower right field.
Lettering: K O
Comment
Weight varies: 0.85-0.96 g;Diameter: 10-11 mm;
Winzer 31.3
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.91 g; 10 mm; 2 h; Good Very Fine)
©️ Nomos AG
◦ Ex-the Vineyard Collection
◦ Auctioned by Nomos AG, Auction obolos 16, 11 October 2020, Lot 122.
◦ Auctioned by Lanz, Auction 92, 4 June 1999, Lot 182.
• Example #2 (0.81 g; 11 mm; Very Fine)
©️ Numismatik Naumann GmbH
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Naumann, Auction 54, 2 April 2017, Lot 74. Estimated at 200 EUR, unsold.
• Example #3 (0.76 g; 10 mm; 8 h; Very Fine, toned, slightly porous)
©️ Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
◦ Auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 326, 7 May 2014, Lot 52. Sold for 65 USD.
• Example #4 (0.88 g; 11 mm; 11 h; Very Fine, toned, some porosity, a few marks)
©️ Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
◦ Auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 398, 31 May 2017, Lot 42. Sold for 130 USD.
• Example #4 (0.87 g; 10 mm; 6 h; Extra Fine, toned)
©️ Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
◦ Auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 93, 22 May 2013, Lot 117. Sold for 1,100 USD.
• Example #5 (0.67 g; 11 mm; About Extra Fine)
©️ Solidus Numismatik
◦ Auctioned by Solidus Numismatik, Auction 25, 16 November 2014, Lot 19.
• Example #6 (0.95 g; Very Fine - Extra Fine)
©️ Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 304, 19 March 2018, Lot 243. Sold for 260 EUR.
• Example #7 (0.96 g; 11 mm; Extremely Fine)
©️ A. Tkalec AG
◦ Auctioned by A. Tkalec AG, 27 October 2011, Lot 45.
Interesting fact
The obol coin of Kotys I (Type II; KO❦) was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Odryssa, which was a Thracian kingdom located in the region of modern-day Bulgaria. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "Kotys, son of Seutes" in ancient Greek. This coin was minted during the reign of Kotys I, who ruled the kingdom from 383 BC to 359 BC. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a common practice among ancient civilizations, as it was seen as a symbol of wealth and power.
