Obol (387 BC - 310 BC) front Obol (387 BC - 310 BC) back
Obol (387 BC - 310 BC) photo
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Obol 387 BC - 310 BC

 
Silver 0.41 g 7.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kebren (Troad)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
387 BC - 310 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.41 g
Diameter
7.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#406053
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of Apollo, right.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Kebren (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and had a unique design, featuring a lion's head on one side and an incuse punch on the other.