Hemiobol

Features

Issuer Phokaia (Ionia)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 521 BC - 478 BC
Value ½ Obol (1⁄12)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.43 g
Diameter 8.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
148063

Obverse

Head of griffin facing left

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square with X in each quarter

Mint

Phocaea, Ionia, Turkey

Comments

Unpublished as a hemiobol, cf. SNG Kayhan 514-6 (hemidrachm); cf. SNG von Aulock 2116 (hemidrachm) and 2118 (trihemiobol); cf. SNG Copenhagen 350 (hemidrachm).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Hemiobol
CNG
Electronic Auction 418
Lot 276
Internet Archive
11 Apr 2018 VF USD 170.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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