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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Apollokopf-Dickschrötling Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 13.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Dacian tribes (Dacians) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Göbl, OTA pl. 18, 226/3 or 227/2 (obv & pl. 19 231/1 var. (rev.)Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (13.56g, 21mm, 12h; Very Fine with scraped reverse) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #528;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 133. Sold for 600 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo on one side and a mythical creature, known as a "Dickschrötling," on the other. The Dickschrötling is a rare and intriguing feature on ancient coins and adds to the uniqueness of this Tetradrachm.
