Obol
Features
| Issuer |
Chersonesos (Caria)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 480 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 394725 |
| References | HN Online# 2159 Historia numorum (http://hno.huma-num.fr/) , SNG Kayhan# 1635 Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Turkey 1 - The Muharrem Kayhan Collection. Istanbul, Turkey (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Lion’s head to right with open jaws.
Reverse
Facing bukranion and city abbreviation, possibly olive branch in lower right field, all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΧΕΡ
Unabridged legend: Χερσόνησος
Translation: Chersonesos
Mint
Chersonesus, Caria, TurkeySee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (480 BC - 450 BC) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nomos AG Auction 29 Lot 838 
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5 Nov 2023 | VF |
USD 695.00
(CHF 550.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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