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Obol

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Issuer Assos (Troad)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 500 BC - 400 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.58 g
Diameter 9.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
186001
References BMC Greek# 3
British Museum (publisher). A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (28 volumes).

Obverse

Griffin seated to right, with both forepaws raised

Reverse

Lion’s head with open jaws to right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΣΣ

Mint

Assus, Troas, modern-day Behramkale, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (500 BC - 400 BC) 

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