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Hemiobol 450 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.44 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Head of a lion left. To upper left, head of panther (?) facing and all within an incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Kyzikos (Mysia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the head of a mythical creature called a Satyr on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other.
