Obol

€394,725.00
IssuerChersonesos (Caria)
Year480 BC - 450 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight0.78 g
Dimensions9.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Online#2159, SNG Kayhan#1635
Obverse descriptionLion’s head to right with open jaws.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFacing bukranion and city abbreviation, possibly olive branch in lower right field, all within incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΧΕΡ
(Translation: Chersonesos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (480 BC - 450 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7453011080
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