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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Valentinian, post: 2580923, member: 44316&quot;]Some coin types are very common, but that does not mean they can&#039;t have artistry and remarkable style. Witness this coin:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]560208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]560207[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>It is a common silver obol from Cyzicus (Kyzikos) in Mysia. It is 12 mm and 0.78 grams, pretty small. Nevertheless, the boar looks very fierce and the lion even fiercer. Look at his mane, eye, and teeth!</p><p><br /></p><p>Sear Greek 3848v.&nbsp; (The Sear type does not have a retrograde &quot;E&quot; on the boar&#039;s shoulder that this one has)</p><p>SNG Copenhagen Mysia 48 (also no E)</p><p>SNG von Aulock 1214 (This one does have the retrograde &quot;E&quot;, possibly from the same dies).</p><p><br /></p><p>I call it common. It is certainly one of the most common Greek silver fractions and readily available. Furthermore, the same type comes in lighter and heavier denominations. If you want a Greek fraction to add a small silver coin to your collection, this type is a likely candidate. However, most have only good style and not quite this outstanding artwork</p><p><br /></p><p>Show us a coin of a common type where the artwork is wonderful.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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