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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.91 g | 9.7 mm |
| Issuer | Klazomenai (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 9.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#374916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Greek letter in lower right field incuse 4-part square
Comment
An exceptional specimen, here: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=10548358
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Klazomenai (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and had a unique design, featuring a dolphin jumping over a wave on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other.