Obol

Features

Issuer Mylasa (Caria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 600 BC - 500 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.63 g
Diameter 8.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
150552

Obverse

Head of griffin right

Reverse

Scorpion curled up within incuse punch

Mint

Mylasa / Milas, Caria, Turkey

Comments

The attribution to Mylasa is based on the design of the reverese that contains a scorpion.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (600 BC - 500 BC) 

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