Obol

€1.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year425 BC - 350 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.64 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1641, SNG ANS 2#553, SNG Morcom#277, AMB Basel#147
Obverse descriptionHead of Nike to right, with her hair carefully rolled and wearing a pendant earring; below her neck, ΝΙΚΑ; behind her neck, Ο (= όβολός).
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΝΙΚΑ O
Reverse descriptionSix-grained ear of barley with leaf to right; in the field to left, herm to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜ - Ε
Edge
Mint
MintageND (425 BC - 350 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2405044680
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