Costoboci Tetradrachm, -200 – -101
Schnabelpferd type
Information
Country
Costoboci
Costoboci
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-200 – -101
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Costoboci. Issued from -200 to -101. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Interpretation in local style of head of Zeus right. Large eyes and wedged nose. Hair and laurel wreath in the shape of hollow leaves. Pearl line for the beard and on forehead, with arc behind. Ear in the form of an "S"
- Reverse
- Interpretation in local style of horseman trotting left. Head of horse in the shape of a beak ("Schnabelpferd"). Thin legs with bold points at articulations and triangular hooves. Mane as pearled line. Rider stylised as a curve with pellets.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (200 BC - 101 BC) | — |
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