Obol

€317,305.00
IssuerPelinna
Year460 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions9.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly II#508, HGC 4#269
Obverse descriptionBull’s head facing, to right and behind, half figure of hero to left, his right arm over the bull’s neck and his left hand below the bull’s muzzle; all in dotted circle.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBridled horse’s head and neck left, in incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠEΛIN
(Translation: The Pelinnaeians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7720565800
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