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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obol 400 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 0.70 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Cilician city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#413816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, bow in case on back, standing right, fighting griffin standing left on hind legs; all within shallow incuse square.
Comment
SNG France –; SNG Levante –; Göktürk 38; Mildenberg, Kleingeld –; Troxell & Kagan –; Winzer –.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Uncertain Cilician city, made of silver and weighing 0.70g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Cilician, during the 4th century BC. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people living in that time period.
