Description: Gaul, Massalia, 200 - 121 BC. AR Obol. Bare head of Apollo left / M A within wheel of four spokes.

Diameter: AR11 mm

Weight: 0,6 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Depeyrot, Marseille 31; SNG Cop 727

Commentary: triangular flan, slightly off-center, good details

History: Massalia, the first Greek city in todays France, maintained its independence until 49 BC, losing it as a result of supporting Pompey against Julius Caesar.

Article Number: 035-03-07-41652