Hemiobol (425 BC - 375 BC) front Hemiobol (425 BC - 375 BC) back
Hemiobol (425 BC - 375 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 425 BC - 375 BC

 
Silver 0.47 g 8.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Pallantion (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
425 BC - 375 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.47 g
Diameter
8.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#237089
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ε / ΠΑΛ (retrograde) all within an incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Ε
ΠΑΛ

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its name comes from the Greek words "hēmi-" meaning "half" and "bolos" meaning "throw". This refers to the fact that the coin was worth half of a full "bolos" or "stater" coin, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.