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Obol

Features

Issuer Kierion (Thessaly)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 390 BC - 350 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.79 g
Diameter 12.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
395874
References BCD Thessaly II# 96
Classical Numismatic Group (publisher); 2012. Triton XV / Auction XV: The BCD Collection of the Coinage of Thessaly. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
, Weber# 2798
Hermann David Weber, Leonard Forrer. Descriptive catalogue of the collection of Greek coins formed by Sir Hermann Weber M.D. 1823-1918. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes).
, Jameson# 2031
Robert Jameson. Collection R. Jameson. Feuardent​, Paris, France (4 volumes).
, HGC 4# 673
Oliver D. Hoover; 2014. Handbook of Coins of Northern and Central Greece / Volume 4: Achaia Phthiotis, Ainis, Magnesia, Akarnania, Aitolia, Lokris, Phokis, Boiotia, Euboia, Attica, Megaris, and Corinthia : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States / London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Horse right; border of dots.

Reverse

Warrior right, wearing conical helmet, holding oval shield with his left hand and horizontal lance with his right hand, leaning forward in fighting attitude.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΙΕ

Mint

Cierium, Thessaly, Greece

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ND (390 BC - 350 BC)  Photo $ 2000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
CNG
Electronic Auction 584
Lot 118
Internet Archive
2 Apr 2025 VF USD 1500.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
CNG
Triton XV
Lot 96
Internet Archive
3 Jan 2012 VF USD 3500.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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