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Obol

Features

Issuer Assos (Troad)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 500 BC - 450 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.57 g
Diameter 7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
474413

Obverse

Griffin head to right, with open jaws.

Reverse

Lion's head to right, with open jaws; all within an incuse square.

Mint

Assus, Troas, modern-day Behramkale, Turkey

Comments

Apparently unpublished.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol
Nomos AG
Auction 29
Lot 803
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2023 XF USD 1255.93
(CHF 1000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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