Fine Coins Showcase
Recent Price Reductions
Apr 16, 2024
Greek Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Apr 12, 2024
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 10, 2024
Roman Coins
Medieval & Modern Coins
Apr 09, 2024
Apr 07, 2024
Greek Coins
Apr 06, 2024
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Byzantine Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Themes & Provenance
Apr 05, 2024
Greek Coins
Roman Coins
Judean & Biblical Coins
Kyzikos, Mysia, c. 450 - 400 B.C.
These very small fractions always weigh less than the theoretical weight for the denomination. They were often struck significantly below the theoretical weight. Wear, corrosion and porosity have usually further reduced the weight over time. They may even weigh less than half their theoretical weight. Assigning the denomination during attribution is often speculative.GA85721. Silver obol, SNG BnF 378; SNG Cop 48; SNG Kayhan 55; BMC Mysia p. 35, 118; Von Fritze II 11, gVF, sharp detail, lightly etched surfaces, earthen deposits, tight flan, Kyzikos (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, weight 0.798g, maximum diameter 11.7mm, die axis 270o, c. 450 - 400 B.C.; obverse forepart of boar running left, reversed E on side, tunny fish upwards behind (tunny off flan); reverse head of roaring lion left within incuse square; SOLD
Page created in 0.844 seconds.
