© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
Obol 325 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 0.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Phistelia (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#386942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin swimming right above barley grain and mussel shell, Oscan legend around.
Script: Old Italics
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Phistelia (Campania) was used as a form of payment for goods and services during its time in circulation, and its value was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.
