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Obol 370 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 0.71 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Herakleia Trachinia (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#395797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bow with string upwards over quiver seen on its side, its straps forming coils in the field above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΡΑ
Comment
Traité IV, 444, pl. CCLXXXVII, 7.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Herakleia Trachinia (Thessaly) 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.
