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Oktadrachm 475 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 28.68 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Bisaltai (Thraco-macedonian region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Octadrachm (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
Peykov A3060; Topalov 33; HPM pl. XI, 5-6 var. (breaks in ethnic); AMNG III/2, 4 var. (breaks in ethnic); SNG ANS –; SNG Ashmolean 2242 var. (breaks in ethnic).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Oktadrachm coin from Bisaltai is that it features a unique blend of Thracian and Macedonian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility, while the reverse side shows a seated figure of the Thracian goddess Bendis, who was revered as a protector of the tribe. This fusion of deities reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred in the region during the 5th century BC.