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brenpickle Pillar of the Community United States 836 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 2:18 pm I believe the title is the correct identification. The obverse is a boar and the reverse is a lion facing left in incident square. I have really been drawn to tiny coins lately and this fits that at about 7mm x 10mm and only .62grams. It really amazes me how much detail they could get on such a little flan and how skilled the die cuter had to have been. I am hoping I can get some even smaller. Report this Post to the Staff

DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 2:40 pm Yes, though I spell it Kyzicos. Mine is a tartemorion denomination weighing 0.14g (7mm) from 450-400 BC Your weight probably is an Obol (meant to be 0.72g or 1/12 of a didrachm) Edited by DavidUK 12/30/2016 2:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 2:49 pm That is an awesome lion. I really like your example. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 3:36 pm Quote: That is an awesome lion. Nice little coin! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/30/2016 4:47 pm Very nice detail for a tiny coin. Report this Post to the Staff
brenpickle Pillar of the Community United States 836 Posts	Posted 12/31/2016 12:37 pm Thanks for the comments. I think I got this for a good price getting it for a little under $12. I am planing on making an exhibit with tiny coins, so any recommendations on what I should include are appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 01/01/2017 5:32 pm That is an excellent price ^^ Here are some of my smaller ones... Anglo Saxon Sceat continental type (11mm) This last coin was a mystery to me for ages until someone smart told me it was Mysia Kyzicos Hemiobol Attis L wearing Phrygian cap/Bulls head 410-390BC 6x8mm its hard to work out the head part from my coin but if you do a search and find this coin you will probably think its neat. Edited by DavidUK 01/01/2017 5:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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