Obol - temp. Artaxerxes II Ionia satrapy 404 BC - 358 BC
| Silver | 0.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Ionia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 404 BC - 358 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The king bearded, crowned kneeling right. Holding bow in left, spear in right, border of dots
Comment
(PROVINCIAL COIN WITH ROYAL TYPE - Greco-Asiatic Standard - series V)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, Artaxerxes II, on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolizes the Achaemenid Empire's power and influence in the region.
