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ID:     81002227
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     ELIS
City:     Olympia
Issuer:     95th Olympiad
Date Ruled:     400 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Obol
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     BC 400
Weight:     0.85 g
Die Axis:     10 h
Obverse Description:     Head of eagle right
Reverse Legend:     F - A
Reverse Description:     Thunderbolt, with volutes above and flames below
Primary Reference:     BCD Olympia 86 var. (position of volutes & flames)
Reference2:     SNG Cop 373
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=141246
Grade:     VF, toned, granular surfaces
Notes:     Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 2227 Very rare. Ex BCD Collection (not in LHS or Leu sales).