Obol (550 BC - 500 BC) front Obol (550 BC - 500 BC) back
Obol (550 BC - 500 BC) photo
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Obol 550 BC - 500 BC

 
Silver 1.06 g 9.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period
City administration (600 BC - 1 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
550 BC - 500 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm (500-27BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.06 g
Diameter
9.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#192303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rough 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.