© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Obol 325 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 0.52 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#417711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of a horse to 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 the image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city and represented its connection to the sea. The use of the dolphin image on the coin was a way for the city to showcase its maritime trade and cultural ties to other Greek cities in the Mediterranean.
