© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm Kinnlos Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 14.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Dacians of Oltenia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jockey riding horse with a duck’s head to right; horse’s middle legs tied together.
Comment
Later Imitations of Philip II and his Successors. From western Oltenia.W. 1142
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm (Kinnlos Type) coin from the Dacians of Oltenia, which was minted between 300 BC and 201 BC, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a god or goddess, this coin features a stylized representation of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Dacian god of the sea and rivers, Danubius. This design element is a distinctive feature of Dacian coinage and sets it apart from other ancient coins of the time.
