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Phokis. Nikaia. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.78 g., 3'.

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:160.00 CHF Estimated At:200.00 - 0.00 CHF
Phokis. Nikaia. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.78 g., 3'.
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The Coinage of Nikaia. Phokis. Federal coinage. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.78 g., 3¢. Facing bull’s head, the hair shown as lines, O and F to l. and r. of muzzle. Rev. Boar forepart to r. in incuse square, both legs showing, the eye bulges and there is a pellet at the base of the ear. The truncation is curved and beaded. Williams - (O.- / R.166). The obverse die seems similar to O.199 and therefore this could be Williams post 277. Faint signs of die flaws on the obverse, otherwise well centred and lightly toned. Good very fine / very fine.