Hemiobol (300 BC - 50 BC) front Hemiobol (300 BC - 50 BC) back
Hemiobol (300 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 300 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 0.46 g 9.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Massalia (Gaul)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 50 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Phocaean Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.46 g
Diameter
9.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#62288
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Wheel of four spokes

Script: Greek

Lettering: M A

Translation: Massalia

Comment

Depeyrot 58; SNG Leipzig 10-1

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin was used in ancient Gaul (now France) and was equivalent to half of a standard unit of currency, called a "drachm". It was made of silver and weighed 0.46 grams. Despite its small size, the Hemiobol was an important coin in the ancient Greek city of Massalia (modern-day Marseille), where it was minted and widely used in trade.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (300 BC - 50 BC)  - - - - - -

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