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Hemiobol - 91st-94th Olympiad 416 BC - 404 BC
| Silver | 0.52 g | 7.0 mm |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 416 BC - 404 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 7.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#177962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large A within pelleted circle in incuse circle
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 91st-94th Olympiad (416 BC - 404 BC). It was made of silver and weighed 0.52 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important medium of exchange during that time, and it features an image of a dolphin on one side and a helmeted head of Athena on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the importance of the sea and the goddess Athena in ancient Greek culture.
