Obol (350 BC) front Obol (350 BC) back
Obol (350 BC) photo
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Obol 350 BC

350 BC year
Silver 0.65 g 10.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Stymphalos (Arkadia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
350 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
10.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#144995
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of crested water-bird right, T-Y across field and inscription around all

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΤΥΜΦΑΛΙΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Stymphalos (Arkadia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-sixth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.