Octobol

€2.00
IssuerChalkis (Euboia)
Year180 BC - 146 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueOctobol (4⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight5.56 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Picard#64 , BMC Greek#87 , McClean#5686
Obverse descriptionHead of the nymph Chalkis right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle with outstretched wings to the right, holding a serpent coiled around its body in its talons; in the right field, three monograms.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringXAΛKI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (180 BC - 146 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1661818540
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