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Phokis. Nikaia. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.89 g., 7'.

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:144.00 CHF Estimated At:180.00 - 0.00 CHF
Phokis. Nikaia. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.89 g., 7'.
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The Coinage of Nikaia. Phokis. Federal coinage. Obol, 420 - 400 BC. AR 0.89 g., 7¢. Facing bull’s head, the hair shown as lines. Rev. Boar forepart to r. in incuse square, both legs showing, the hide indicated by coarse horizontal strokes. The truncation is curved. Dies not in Williams but the obverse similar to O.199 and the reverse stylistically close to R.168 and other reverses of section 19. Williams post 280. Some obverse metal flaws and the reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise nearly extremely fine.