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Trihemiobol
| Issuer | Samos |
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| Year | 525 BC - 500 BC |
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| Weight | 0.79 g |
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| Obverse description | Facing forepart of a bull rendered in archaic Greek style, the head turned slightly to the right, with prominent eyes, muzzle, and curling horns clearly delineated in high relief against the flat, granular field. The modelling is bold and compact, characteristic of late Archaic Samian coinage of the late 6th century BC. No legend or inscription is present. |
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| Reverse description | Forepart of a roaring lion facing right, depicted in vigorous archaic style with open jaws and detailed mane, struck within a shallow incuse square divided by raised linear borders. The incuse technique is characteristic of early Samian silver coinage and lends a deep, recessed appearance to the type. The field within the square is rough and unsmoothed, typical of hammered archaic fabric. No legend or inscription is present. |
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| Mintage | ND (525 BC - 500 BC) |
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