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Hemiobol 500 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 0.25 g | 7.5 mm |
| Issuer | Teos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | ½ Obol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#318790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin from Teos (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for workers who built the famous Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
