© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol Svicca Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.67 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Noricum |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winckelkreuz cross with pellet in centre.
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 44, H1; Paulsen pl. 27, 633.History of the piece in the main image:
• Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #214;
• Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #55[obverse]).
Recorded Sales:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 85. Sold for 600 GBP in VF grade.
Interesting fact
The Obol (Svicca Type) coin from the Kingdom of Noricum, made of silver and weighing 0.67g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Kingdom of Noricum and other regions of Europe. The coin's design, featuring a stylized head on one side and a horse on the other, reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates the value placed on this precious metal in the ancient economy.
