Obol

Features

Issuer Athens (Attica)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 515 BC - 510 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.58 g
Diameter 7.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
168836
References HGC 4# 1655
Oliver D. Hoover; 2014. The Handbook of Greek Coinage Series / Volume 4. Handbook of Coins of Northern and Central Greece : Achaia Phthiotis, Ainis, Magnesia, Akarnania, Aitolia, Lokris, Phokis, Boiotia, Euboia, Attica, Megaris, and Corinthia : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania - London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Facing gorgoneion

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square, divided diagonally.

Mint

Athens (ancient), Greece

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (515 BC - 510 BC) 

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