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Hemiobol 400 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 0.19 g | 7.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.19 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#430063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Η.
Comment
Apparently unpublished, cf. HN Italy 2188.
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Kroton (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Kroton, which is now known as Crotone, in the region of Calabria, Italy. The coin's design features the head of the Greek goddess Hera on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolizes the city's maritime trade and connection to the sea. The coin's small size and light weight made it a convenient and practical form of currency for everyday transactions.