Hemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) front Hemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) back
Hemiobol (450 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Hemiobol 450 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.19 g 7.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Tragilos (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 400 BC
Value
Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.19 g
Diameter
7.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186372
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Within the squares of a quadripartite incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: Τ Ρ Α Ι

Interesting fact

The Hemiobol coin from Tragilos (Macedon) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the time of Alexander the Great's reign, and it features an image of a lion on one side and an inscription on the other.