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© Trustees of the British Museum
Hemiobol 445 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 0.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Poseidonia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 445 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing left, dolphin above.
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Poseidonia (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Poseidonia, which is now known as Paestum, in the region of Lucania, Italy.
