Silphion Fruit / Quadripartite Incuse Square
Kyrene (Kyrenaica) - Obol (⅙ Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Silphion fruit.
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.
Good VF.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Kyrene |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 510 BC - 490 BC |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 9h |
| Denomination | Obol (⅙ Drachm) |
| Standard | Attic Drachm |
| References | Buttrey, Coins #49-50 (Period I, Group 1A) |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | - | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |