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Obol 300 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 0.42 g | 8.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΟΥ
Comment
Apparently unpublished, but cf. HGC 1, 1272; HN Italy 1884 (with NY above).
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Thourioi (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma. It was made of silver and weighed 0.42 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was used to buy everyday items like bread, wine, and other necessities.