An ancient Greek coin with an octopus on it

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by willieboyd2, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    One doesn't see this animal on a coin every day:

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    Syracuse Sicily Bronze Tetras Octopus
    Head of Arethusa right with dolphins
    Octopus
    Struck: BC 425-420 Syracuse mint
    Size: 15.4mm
    Weight: 3.84gm
    Catalog: SNG Cop 653
    A tetras was 1/4 of an obol, an obol was 1/6 of a silver drachm.

    :)
     
    willieboyd2, Sep 28, 2012
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  3. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    I like those.

    Got one myself :

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    Uncia ? c. 420 BC
    Head of Arethusa right, SYPA in right field
    Octopus, globe above
    2.55 gr, 14 mm
    Ref : Sear #1184, SNG ANS 376 ff

    Both have known better days though
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    Cucumbor, Sep 28, 2012
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Definietly dont see that often. Very cool and great patina.
     
    Mat, Sep 28, 2012
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  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Yeah, these are neat coins. I've been thinking about getting one myself for a while.
     
    randygeki, Sep 28, 2012
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  6. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    They come in silver also. Mine is a litra which you may choose to call an obol if you wish. They come much nicer than this but really nice si;ver ones can get expensive.

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    dougsmit, Sep 28, 2012
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