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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemiobol 500 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.17 g | 6.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Troan city (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.17 g |
| Diameter | 6.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora with pellets flanking the base and all within incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin was used in ancient Greece and was equivalent to half an obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The Hemiobol was made of silver and weighed 0.17 grams, as . What's interesting is that despite its small size and value, the Hemiobol was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world, indicating the high level of economic activity and trade networks that existed in that time period.
