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© Trustees of the British Museum
Obol 325 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 0.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse's head right.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Tarentum was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, which is now located in Calabria, Italy. The coin features an image of a dolphin on one side and a wheel on the other, which symbolizes the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions. The use of the dolphin image on the coin was also meant to signify the city's connection to the sea and its importance as a port city.
