Bull / Octopus

Dikaia (Macedon) - Hemiobol (¹⁄₁₂ Drachm)
Forepart of a bull to right.
Octopus within incuse square.

Description

Obverse: Forepart of a bull to right.
Reverse: Octopus within incuse square.

Extremely rare. Toned. The usual die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerDikaia
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue450 BC - 425 BC
Weight0.3 g
Diameter8 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
DenominationHemiobol (¹⁄₁₂ Drachm)
StandardMacedon - Drachm
ReferencesAMNG III/2 #10; Schönert-Geiss, Bisanthe #-; SNG ANS #-

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
France
Dix Collines collection
-
United States
Jonathan H. Kagan Collection
-
Switzerland
Nomos AG, Auction 33 - Lot 1113
Jun 9, 2024
United States
Dr. Martina Dieterle, NYINC 2026 - Lot 11
Jan 16, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current