Ancient Greek Silver Obol – Pisidia, Selge c. 350–300 BC and weathering consistent with long-term

and weathering consistent with long-term burial

anthropomorphic imagery

Provenance: Ex Mouris Khouli

adorned with an elaborate tiered headdress

Ancient Greek Silver Obol – Pisidia, Selge c. 350–300 BC and weathering consistent with long-termAncient Greek Silver Obol Pisidia, Selge c. 350300 BC Authentic Ancient Greek silver obol struck at Selge, Pisidia, during the Classical to early Hellenistic period (circa 350300 BC). Obverse: Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue, a powerful apotropaic image intended to ward off evil. Reverse: Head of Athena right, wearing a crested Attic helmet, emblematic of wisdom, warfare, and civic protection. Metal: Silver Diameter: ~10 mm Weight: ~0. 85