Obol

Features

Issuer Gargara (Troas)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 475 BC - 450 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.65 g
Diameter 9.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
170502

Obverse

Archaic female head left, with hair bound in sakkos and wearing necklace. Letters ΓΑΡ behind neck

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Mint

Gargara, Troas, Turkey

Comments

Unpublished in the standard references.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
CNG
Auction 100
Lot 1420
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2015 VF USD 400.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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