Poseidon / Octopus
Posidonia (Lucania) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Poseidon standing right, preparing to cast trident.
Reverse: Octopus.
Rare. Some roughness, otherwise very fine / good very fine.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Posidonia |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 500 BC - 470 BC |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 1h |
| Denomination | Obol (⅙ Drachm) |
| Standard | Achaean Drachm |
| References | HN Italy #1111; HGC 1 #1161; SNG ANS #632 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino | May 2, 2026 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |