Poseidon / Octopus

Posidonia (Lucania) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Poseidon standing right, preparing to cast trident.
Octopus.

Description

Obverse: Poseidon standing right, preparing to cast trident.
Reverse: Octopus.

Rare. Some roughness, otherwise very fine / good very fine.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerPosidonia
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue500 BC - 470 BC
Weight0.55 g
Diameter9 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
DenominationObol (⅙ Drachm)
StandardAchaean Drachm
ReferencesHN Italy #1111; HGC 1 #1161; SNG ANS 2 #632

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
San Marino
Artemide Aste, Auction LXV - Lot 48
May 2, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current