Bull / Octopus

Eretria (Euboia) - Obol (1⁄6 Drachm)
Facing bull's head
Octopus in incuse square

Description

Obverse: Facing bull's head
Reverse: Octopus in incuse square

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerEretria
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue500 BC - 465 BC
Weight0.48 g
Diameter8.2 mm
Orientation
11h
Denomination1 Obol
StandardEuboia - Drachm
ReferencesBCD Euboia #327; SNG Copenhagen #473

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
FranceNumisCorner, NumisCorner - SKU: 1276593Aug 26, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent