Ancient Greek Silver Obol – Pisidia, Selge c. 350–300 BC or symbolic representations of courtly

or symbolic representations of courtly life

light-painted horizontal lines

Egypt or the Levant

anthropomorphic imagery

along with visible wood grain

Ancient Greek Silver Obol – Pisidia, Selge c. 350–300 BC or symbolic representations of courtlyAncient 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