Obol (390 BC - 350 BC) front Obol (390 BC - 350 BC) back
Obol (390 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Obol 390 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 0.79 g 12.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kierion (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
390 BC - 350 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.79 g
Diameter
12.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#395874
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warrior right, wearing conical helmet, holding oval shield with his left hand and horizontal lance with his right hand, leaning forward in fighting attitude.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΙΕ

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Kierion (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.