Hemiobol (220 BC - 150 BC) front Hemiobol (220 BC - 150 BC) back
Hemiobol (220 BC - 150 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 220 BC - 150 BC

 
Silver 0.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Emporion (Hispania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
220 BC - 150 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#165695
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pegasus right

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin was used in the ancient Greek city of Emporion, which is now modern-day Spain, and it was the first coin to feature the image of a human, specifically the Greek goddess Hera. This was a significant departure from the traditional depiction of animals or abstract symbols on coins at the time, and it marked a shift towards more human-centric designs in coinage.