Kings of Epeiros Oktobol - Pyrrhos, -297 – -272
Information
Country
Kings of Epeiros
Kings of Epeiros
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Obol = 8⁄6 Drachm
Year
-297 – -272
Ruler
Pyrrhus of Epirus
(-278–-276)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.63
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Obol = 8⁄6 Drachm from Kings of Epeiros. Issued from -297 to -272. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.63 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, hair loose at back; dolphin behind.
- Reverse
- Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing spear in right hand and holding shield aloft in left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ and cornucopiae to right, ΠΥΡΡΟΥ and thunderbolt to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (297 BC - 272 BC) | — |
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