© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Obol 450 BC - 333 BC
| Silver | 0.7 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#315201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Translation: AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the Uncertain Philistian city (Cities of Philistia) made of Silver weighing 0.7 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.