Æ Obol ΧΙΩΝ

€1.00
IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year100
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight10.17 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#1909 , Mavrogordato#110 , SNG Copenhagen#1645 , SNG von Aulock#2281 , McClean#8385 , BMC Greek#109
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated right, lifting right paw over prow of galley.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΟΒΟΛΟϹ
(Translation: obol)
Reverse descriptionNude and laureate male youth standing right, holding cloak and staff; helmet at feet to left, star to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (100)  - -
Catalog ID9478843790
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