Obol

€171,114.00
IssuerMethylion
Year400 BC - 350 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly I#1203, BCD Thessaly II#465
Obverse descriptionYouthful head to right (Apollo or a nymph?), with short, wavy hair and wearing diadem. Behind his head a pellet
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFemale figure (Hera or a nymph?) wearing long robes, seated right on high-backed throne, holding long staff in her right hand and resting her left on the neck of a cow standing right behind her
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΘΥΛΙ ΕΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (400 BC - 350 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8059406350
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