Hemiobol (425 BC - 400 BC) front Hemiobol (425 BC - 400 BC) back
Hemiobol (425 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 425 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.44 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Kelenderis (Cilicia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
425 BC - 400 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.44 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#420652
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of a bridled horse to right.

Comment

Unpublished.

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin from Kelenderis (Cilicia) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek world, specifically in the city of Kelenderis, which was located in the region of Cilicia (now modern-day Turkey). The coin was made of silver and weighed approximately 0.44 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Hemiobol was an important coin in the ancient Greek economy, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city's wealth and prosperity.