Octobol - Xenocrates

Issuer Chalkis (Euboia)
Year 180 BC - 146 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Octobol (4⁄3)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 5.82 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Picard#57 , Weber#3365 Lockett#1790 Euboia#236 , Bement#1066
Obverse description Head of the nymph Chalkis right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Eagle with outstretched wings facing right, fighting a coiled snake, which it holds to the ground with its left talon; in the field to the right magistrate`s name.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering XAΛKI ΞENOKPATHΣ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (180 BC - 146 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7892833860
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