Obole with globule (150 BC - 50 BC) front Obole with globule (150 BC - 50 BC) back
Obole with globule (150 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Obole with globule 150 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 0.47 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Salyes (Gallia Narbonensis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
150 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Obol
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.47 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#39763
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Four branch wheel with a globule on one of them.

Comment

Imitation of Marseilles' obols (see example in link).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique globule, or small sphere, on one side, which was a distinctive feature of coins from Salyes during this time period.