Obol (480 BC - 420 BC) front Obol (480 BC - 420 BC) back
Obol (480 BC - 420 BC) photo
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Obol 480 BC - 420 BC

 
Silver 0.86 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period
City administration (600 BC - 1 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
480 BC - 420 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm (500-27BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.86 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#107887
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Head of lion left in incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Kyzikos (Mysia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and had a unique design, featuring a lion's head on one side and an incuse punch on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (480 BC - 420 BC)  - - - - - -

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