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Obol 325 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 0.44 g | 9.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phistelia (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 9.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin swimming right above barley grain and mussel shell
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Phistelia (Campania) was used as a form of payment for goods and services during its time in circulation, but it also had a unique cultural significance. In ancient Greek mythology, the obol was believed to be the coin that Charon, the ferryman of the dead, required as payment from souls to cross the river Styx into the underworld. The use of the obol coin in Phistelia may have been a nod to this mythological tradition, highlighting the cultural influence of Greek mythology in the region.
