Tetrobol - Molpagores (386 BC - 375 BC) front Tetrobol - Molpagores (386 BC - 375 BC) back
Tetrobol - Molpagores (386 BC - 375 BC) photo
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Tetrobol - Molpagores 386 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver 2.88 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Abdera (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
386 BC - 375 BC
Value
Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.88 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#399794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Magistrate name, head of young Dionysos left in linear square, wearing wreath of ivy; all within shallow incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MOΛΠAΓOPHΣ

Translation: Molpagores.

Comment

BMC Thrace pg. 71, 42.

Interesting fact

The Tetrobol - Molpagores coin from Abdera (Thrace) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Thracian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a Thracian horseman, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred in the region during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (386 BC - 375 BC)  - - - - - -

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