Bull / Octopus
Eretria (Euboia) - Obol (1⁄6 Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Facing bull's head
Reverse: Octopus (with six tentacles) in incuse square
This coin is likely unique with the octopus featuring six tentacles. There are no other references from Ms. Berend, BCD or Prof. W.P. Wallace. Addditionally there are no others on acsearch or coinarchives.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Eretria |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 500 BC - 465 BC |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 12h |
| Denomination | 1 Obol |
| Standard | Euboia - Drachm |
| References | BCD Eubioa #310 (this coin) |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | William P. Wallace Collection | - |
| Greece | BCD Collection | - |
| Germany | Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 111 - Lot 332 | Nov 24, 2003 |
| France | "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions | - |
| Switzerland | Nomos AG, obolos 35 - Lot 1294 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |