Bronze Obol, Chios, 70–150. 1974.226.76

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.78
  • Diameter (in mm): 27.4

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 70 - 150
• Denomination: Obol
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze
• Symbol: prow

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Chios
  • Region: Islands off Ionia

• Obverse

  • Legend: ΟΒΟΛΟΣ
  • Type: Seated Sphinx, right, on a plain line. Raising nearer forepaw over prow.

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΧΙΩΝ
  • Type: Nude male hero standing, leaning on staff, laureate.

References

• Reference: Mav.110b

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1974.226.76
• Lot: 1974.226
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States