Gaul, Massalia; AR Obol; head of Apollo/wheel
Description:
Gaul, Massalia, 200 - 121 BC. AR Obol. Bare head of Apollo left / M A within wheel of four spokes.
Diameter:
AR11 mm
Weight:
0,6 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Depeyrot, Marseille 31; SNG Cop 727
Commentary:
triangular flan, slightly off-center, good details
History:
Massalia, the first Greek city in todays France, maintained its independence until 49 BC, losing it as a result of supporting Pompey against Julius Caesar.
Article Number:
035-03-07-41652