© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ9 325 BC - 320 BC
| Bronze | 0.75 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Olbia (Skythia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 320 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Name of the city and beneath it a dolphin swimming left and a barley corn at top left
Script: Greek
Lettering: OΛBIO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Scythian cultural influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a traditional Greek profile of a bearded man, likely a representation of the Greek god Dionysus, while the reverse (back) side features a Scythian-style horse and rider, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the two civilizations in the region.
