King Amatokos of Thrace: Thickest Greek Bronze I've Seen

Just picked up this interesting bronze of the Thracian King Amatokos (389 - 380BC):

Ox: Grape Bunch
Rx: Labrys (double-headed axe); starting at top right of axe and clockwise: AMA -T (at end of handle)-O-K (attached to left edge of axe)-O; Unidentified object above.



The coin is 17mm across, weighs 14.5gms and is a whopping 7.5mm thick, nearly half its width. One of those coins you can't resist when you see it.

 

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WOW!! => grapes and axe!!

WISH-LIST!!! (total winner)

... it's like a 4 x 4 tire!! (awesome)

 

Sir, that's not a coin, that's a giant boulder. Where did you find that thing?

 

Ummm, how 'bout a few grapes from Thrace Maroneia? ... is that okay?





Dionysos is always good for a few glasses!!

 

The seller took out a tray and it stood out like a sore thumb. Never heard of Amatokos and have never seen such a thick Greek bronze. Had to have it.

 

*precious*

 

Cool!

 

Yo coin so fat...

 

WOW!!! I've never seen the likes of that before!! That's super cool!!!!

 

Don't throw that thing at anybody. It's a weapon all itself. I would love one of these.

 

I would have probably brought that home also. Cool pickup!

 

That's such a fat coin! I likess it preciousss.

 

Very very cool!

 

Wow, super cool. Never seen a coin that thick before.

 

LOL, @Brian Bucklan , that is a FLINTSTONES tire!

Wow, NICE. The Ax does it for me!

 

I went to Brian's store to see if he was selling it. Yes, and it already sold.

It's a remarkable coin and a fun addition to someone's collection

 

thats awesome

 

Awesome coin!

 

i would love a fat ax coin like that!

 

Nah. Not sold TIF. I sometimes just like to hang on to some coins for a bit before I let them go so it's "on hold" for me. I know that sounds weird but I just like to do a little research on some ancients before I turn them loose. Truthfully I could never make a living selling coins, it's just a hobby.