On the obverse of this silver octadrachm there is a horse and, behind it, a nude warrior. He wears petasos (a type of broad brimmed hat, often worn by the horsemen). He holds two spears in his left hand and the reins of his horse with his right. The inscription CIΣA-LTIKΩN can be read. It is about the Thracian tribe of Bisaltae that occupied the territory between the rivers Echedoros (modern Gallikos river) and Strymon. On the reverse side, a quadripartite incuse square is depicted.
Caption Silver octadrachm of Bisaltae, with a horse and Bisaltes warrior
Mythic people Phyllis (Princess)
Type Coin
Artist/Creator mint of Bisaltae
Origin Macedonia
Current position The British Museum, London
Index number 1866,1201.969
Dating 500 BC
Notes
British Museum, coin no. 1866,1201.969
Στην αρχαία γραμματεία αναφέρεται ότι η Φυλλίδα ήταν κόρη του βασιλιά των Βισαλτών.
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