Hemiobol (500 BC - 460 BC) front Hemiobol (500 BC - 460 BC) back
Hemiobol (500 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 500 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 0.29 g 6.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Methymna (Lesbos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 460 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.29 g
Diameter
6.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#179557
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cock standing right; crescent above; all in dotted square within incuse square.

Comment

Attic standard.

Schönert-Geiss, Bisanthe 21 (Selymbria).

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin from Methymna (Lesbos) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a crescent moon, a star, and a dolphin, which may represent the city's maritime and agricultural connections.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (500 BC - 460 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemiobol (500 BC - 460 BC) coin.