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Obol 395 BC - 338 BC
Silver | 0.73 g | 11.5 mm |
Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 395 BC - 338 BC |
Value | Obol (⅙) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.73 g |
Diameter | 11.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#397088 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of youthful Herakles wearing lion skin headdress to right; in the field to right, ⨀Ε; all within a circular incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ⨀Ε
Comment
Bérend 38; Head, Boeotia p. 69, pl. V, 6; BMC p. 84, 169, pl. XV, 10.
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.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (395 BC - 338 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Obol (395 BC - 338 BC) coin.