Æ Obol ΧΙΩΝ

Issuer Chios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year 100
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.17 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#1909 , Mavrogordato#110 , SNG Copenhagen#1645 , SNG von Aulock#2281 , McClean#8385 , BMC Greek#109
Obverse description Sphinx seated right, lifting right paw over prow of galley.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΟΒΟΛΟϹ
(Translation: obol)
Reverse description Nude and laureate male youth standing right, holding cloak and staff; helmet at feet to left, star to right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (100) - -
Numisquare ID 9478843790
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