Obol (333 BC - 330 BC) front Obol (333 BC - 330 BC) back
Obol (333 BC - 330 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Obol 333 BC - 330 BC

 
Silver 0.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Rubi (Apulia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
333 BC - 330 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.27 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#388354
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two crescents, back to back, pellet below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΔA
P Y

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Rubi (Apulia) was used as a form of payment for goods and services in ancient Greece, and its value was equivalent to one-third of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.