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Obol of Phistelia with head of man
Greek
Late Archaic or Classical Period
5th century B.C.
Mint: Campania, Phistelia
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 11 mm. Weight: 0.45 gm.
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number11.3192
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Man's head (no neck) slightly to right of full-face; hair short.
Reverse: Half muscle-shell, barley corn, dolphin to left under one another.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Half muscle-shell, barley corn, dolphin to left under one another.
Inscription in Greek.