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Obol - Melekiathon

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Issuer Kition (Cyprus (ancient))
King Melekiathon (392 BC - 362 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 392 BC - 362 BC
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 0.76 g
Diameter 9 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
573593

Obverse

Herakles advancing right, wearing lion skin, holding bow and brandishing club.

Reverse

Lion advancing right, head facing; above, star.

Mint

Citium, Cyprus, modern-day Larnaca, Cyprus

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Obol - Melekiathon
Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Auction 37
Lot 322
Internet Archive
1 Nov 2015 VF USD 639.14
(EUR 550.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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