Lot of 7 Genuine Ancient Greek Silver Fractions (c. 6th–4th Century BC)
A curated numismatic study group consisting of 7 authentic ancient Greek silver fractions (obols, hemiobols, and tetartemoria) from Mainland Greece and Asia Minor:
Phokis, Federal League (c. 510–421 BC) – AR Obol (Large piece)
Obverse: Facing bucranium (head of a bull) with detailed horns and snout.
Reverse: Forepart of a wild boar right within an incuse square punch.
Phokis, Federal League (c. 510–421 BC) – AR Hemiobol / Fraction (Smaller piece)
Obverse: Facing bucranium (bull's head).
Reverse: Forepart of a boar / incuse punch.
Caria, Kasolaba (c. 410–390 BC) – AR Hemiobol / Tetartemorion (Dark toned)
Obverse: Youthful male head right (Apollo or local dynast) with stylized curls.
Reverse: Head or forepart of a roaring lion right within incuse square.
Mysia, Kyzikos (c. 450–400 BC) – AR Hemiobol
Obverse: Forepart of a running boar left, tunny fish upwards behind.
Reverse: Head of a roaring lion facing or left within incuse square.
Lesbos, Mytilene / Uncertain Mint (c. 500–450 BC) – AR Hemiobol
Obverse: Confronted boars' heads or archaic gorgoneion facing.
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse punch / archaic square.
Caria / Ionia Uncertain Mint (c. 5th–4th Century BC) – AR Fraction
Obverse: Head of roaring lion right with open jaws.
Reverse: Incuse geometric punch.
Asia Minor Uncertain Archaic Mint (c. 6th–5th Century BC) – AR Tetartemorion / Tiny Fraction
Obverse: Stylized archaic head / floral motif.
Reverse: Incuse geometric depression.
Lot Specifications:
Metal: Solid Silver (AR)
Period: Archaic to Classical Greece (c. 520–350 BC)
Quantity: 7 genuine ancient silver coins
Weights & Diameters: Ranging from approx. 0.20g to 0.95g (~6mm to ~11mm)
Condition: Fine to Very Fine details, natural dark cabinet tone, and genuine circulation wear. Perfect for research, display, or attribution practice.
All 7 coins are unconditionally guaranteed authentic ancient Greek silver. Dispatched promptly with full tracked postage