Obol

Issuer Larissa
Year 500 BC - 479 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.7 g
Diameter 9 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly I#1098, SNG Copenhagen#90, HGC 4#404
Obverse description Head of the nymph Larissa to left, with very archaic features. Variants exist with a horizontal double axe to right, in the left field.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Jason`s sandal to right, within incuse square.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΛΑ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 479 BC) - Without axe -
ND (-480) - With axe -
Numisquare ID 7702677810
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