© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Obol 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.64 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Carian city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion head facing forward in incuse rectangle.
Comment
SNG Kayhan 983Hurten in F.S. for Hersch, pl. 9, 33 f.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from an Uncertain Carian city, minted between 500 BC and 400 BC, is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Near Eastern design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a lion's head, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, while the reverse side features a seated figure of a goddess, which was a common feature in Near Eastern coins. This blending of design elements suggests that the Carian city that minted this coin may have had cultural and trade ties with both ancient Greece and the Near East.
