Obol

Features

Issuer Halikarnassos (Caria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 480 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 1.1 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
147383

Obverse

Forepart of Pegasus facing right

Reverse

Forepart of a goat facing right, within incuse square

Mint

Halicarnassus, Caria, modern-day Bodrum, Turkey

Comments

Cf. BMC Caria pg. 102, 1-2.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-480)  Photo Struck before 480 BC

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
CNG
Auction 61
Lot 737
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2002 VF USD 120.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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