Obol
| Issuer | Knidos |
|---|---|
| Year | 520 BC - 500 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Cahn Kni#23, SNG Copenhagen#245, HN Online#1053 |
| Obverse description | Lion’s head with open jaws to right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Bust of Aphrodite to right, wearing a close-fitting cap and a necklace. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (520 BC - 500 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1825021550 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued by the prosperous Dorian city of Knidos on the Carian Chersonese between 520 and 500 BC, this silver obol hails from the late Archaic period. Knidos was a significant maritime power, renowned for its extensive trade routes and the revered sanctuary of Aphrodite. The production of this small denomination coinage