Boar / Lion

Kyzikos (Mysia) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Forepart of boar left, E (retrograde) on shoulder, tunny fish behind
Head of lion left within incuse square

Description

Obverse: Forepart of boar left, E (retrograde) on shoulder, tunny fish behind
Reverse: Head of lion left within incuse square

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerKyzikos
Ruling AuthorityCity administration (600 BC - 1901 AD)
Period of Issue450 BC - 400 BC
Weight0.8 g
Diameter13 mm
Orientation
↑↑
2h
DenominationObol (⅙ Drachm)
StandardKyzikos - Drachm
ReferencesGCV #3848; SNG Copenhagen #48; SNG France #378; Von Fritze #11

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United Kingdom
N&N London, Online Auction 52 - Lot 24
Jul 20, 2024
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current