Mysia, Kyzikos Obol Circa 450–400 v. Chr.

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Mysia, Kyzikos AR obol, circa 450–400 BC, 12.1 mm, 0.8 g, obverse with a boar protome and an upward-swimming tuna, reverse with a roaring lion head in an incuse square.

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Mysian. Kyzikos. (Circa 450–400 BC)
AR Obol (12.1 mm; 0.8 g)
Obverse (front): Front of a boar facing left, with an E (retrograde/mirrored) on its shoulder; to the right, a tuna swimming upwards.
Reverse: Head of a roaring lion facing left, within an Incusum (a recessed square area).
Reference: Von Fritze II, 11; SNG BN 378.
Beautiful style. Excellent.

Mysian. Kyzikos. (Circa 450–400 BC)
AR Obol (12.1 mm; 0.8 g)
Obverse (front): Front of a boar facing left, with an E (retrograde/mirrored) on its shoulder; to the right, a tuna swimming upwards.
Reverse: Head of a roaring lion facing left, within an Incusum (a recessed square area).
Reference: Von Fritze II, 11; SNG BN 378.
Beautiful style. Excellent.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Mysia, Kyzikos
Year/Period and Variation
Circa 450–400 v. Chr.
Denomination
Obol
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
0.8 g
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Objects sold
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