© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Obol - Kotys Type II; Young head right 383 BC - 359 BC
| Silver | 0.85 g | 11 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 | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Skyphos (deep wine cup with two handles).
Lettering:
ΚΟ
Τ Υ
Comment
Winzer 31.2.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (6.19 g; Very Fine)
©️ Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 304, 19 March 2018, Lot 242. Sold for 480 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group, Auction Triton I, New York 1997, Nr. 458.
Interesting fact
The obol coin , which features a young head right, was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Odryssa, which was a Thracian kingdom that existed in the 4th century BC. The use of this coin as currency highlights the importance of trade and commerce in the region during that time period.
