Hemiobol Bull; Π Α 200 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 2.29 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Massalia (Gaul) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Phocaean Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#274544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bull, kneeling, right
Script: Greek
Lettering: [ΜΑΣΣΑ] / ΛΙΗΤΩΝ
Translation: Massalia
Comment
Commonly known as the "small bronze with the Marseille bull".
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Massalia (Gaul) featuring a bull on one side and the Greek letter ΠΑ on the other, was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Massalia, now known as Marseille, France.
