Obol (395 BC - 338 BC) front Obol (395 BC - 338 BC) back
Obol (395 BC - 338 BC) photo
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Obol 395 BC - 338 BC

 
Silver 0.73 g 11.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thebes (Boeotia)
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
References
Numista
N#397088
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
ND (395 BC - 338 BC)  - - - - - -

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