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Hemiobol - 91st-94th Olympiad 416 BC - 404 BC
| Silver | 0.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Olympia (Elis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 416 BC - 404 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
F within incuse circle
Script: Greek
Comment
BCD Peloponnesos II 2222; cf. BCD Olympia 81 (3/8 obol) and BCD Peloponnesos 630 (obverse type right, A not F), unpublished.
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 0.45 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the ancient Greek economy, as it was used to purchase goods and services, and was also used as a form of payment for athletes who participated in the Olympic Games.
