Obol (300 BC - 250 BC) front Obol (300 BC - 250 BC) back
Obol (300 BC - 250 BC) photo
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Obol 300 BC - 250 BC

 
Silver 0.84 g 9 mm
Description
Issuer
Nola (Campania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 250 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.84 g
Diameter
9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#386765
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man-headed bull walking right, crowned by Nike flying right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MI

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Nola (Campania) was used as a form of payment for goods and services in ancient Greece, and its value was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.