© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 350 BC - 333 BC
| Silver | 0.64 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#88568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Owl standing left, head facing; above, olive-spray; in left field, lion’s head left; all within shallow incuse square.
Comment
Cf. Gitler & Tal 4.4, XIII;Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) made of Silver weighing 0.64 g is interesting because it is one of the earliest known coins to feature a representation of a real person. The obverse of the coin depicts a bearded man, believed to be a king or a deity, making it a unique and significant artifact in the history of numismatics.
