Obol

Features

Issuer Larissa (Thessaly)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 460 BC - 440 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.88 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
170977
References BCD Thessaly I# 1114
Nomos (editor); 10 May 2011. Coins of Thessaly : The BCD Collection (Public auction 4). Nomos, Zürich, Switzerland.

Obverse

Horse trotting to right

Reverse

The nymph Larissa, standing facing, holding her veil with her upraised hands and at her feet to right, hydria

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΛΑRΙϞ Α

Mint

Larissa, Thessaly, Greece

Comments

Herrmann F/G IIIβ IV; Traité IV, 684, pl. CCXCVII, 17.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
Nomos AG
Auction 4: BCD Collection of Thessaly
Lot 1114
Internet Archive
10 May 2011 VF USD 3327.82
(CHF 3000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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