Obol

Issuer Uncertain Cilician city
Year 400 BC - 301 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.68 g
Diameter 11 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG France#477 , SNG Levante#248
Obverse description Female head (Arethusa?) facing, wearing triple-pendant earrings.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Male head to left, wearing Corinthian helmet.
Reverse script
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Mint
Mintage ND (400 BC - 301 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8407373390
Comments Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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