Obol (375 BC - 325 BC) front Obol (375 BC - 325 BC) back
Obol (375 BC - 325 BC) photo
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Obol 375 BC - 325 BC

 
Silver 0.94 g -
Description
Issuer
Pagasai (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
375 BC - 325 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.94 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185114
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lyre with six strings and all within a slight incuse circle

Script: Greek

Lettering: Π Α Γ Α

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Pagasai (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.