Octobol - Xenocrates

€2.00
IssuerChalkis (Euboia)
Year180 BC - 146 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueOctobol (4⁄3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight5.82 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Picard#57 , Weber#3365 Lockett, Bement#1066
Obverse descriptionHead of the nymph Chalkis right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle with outstretched wings facing right, fighting a coiled snake, which it holds to the ground with its left talon; in the field to the right magistrate`s name.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringXAΛKI ΞENOKPATHΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (180 BC - 146 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7892833860
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