© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Obol 395 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 0.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent with points upwards
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕS
Comment
Head, Boeotia p. 55, pl. IV, 19; BMC 5, pl. XVI, 7.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Thebes (Boeotia) 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.
