Asia Minor, uncertain; AR Obol or Diobol
Description:
Asia Minor, uncertain, ca. 400 BC. AR Obol or Diobol. Panther head facing / incuse pattern.
Diameter:
AR9 mm
Weight:
0,84 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
cf. SNG Keckman II 340
Commentary:
obverse slightly off-center, some roughness and small scratches
History:
First premonetary obols were long rods of iron or bronze, hence the name "obelos" meaning "nail" or "metal spit".
Article Number:
021-03-06-41652